Indian Medical Association Announces Nationwide Withdrawal of Non-Emergency Services

- President Droupadi Murmu expressed outrage over brutal rape and murder of trainee doctor in Kolkata - 'Enough is enough': Murmu urged society to confront violence against women with renewed urgency - President condemned 'deplorable mindset' viewing women as inferior, lamented 'collective amnesia' since 2012 Nirbhaya case - Murmu called for 'honest, unbiased self-introspection' to address root causes of heinous crimes - Supreme Court ordered formation of National Task Force to enhance security for healthcare workers Source: [Business Standard](https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/enough-is-enough-president-murmu-on-kolkata-doctor-s-rape-murder-124082800791_1.html)

Disturbing videos are surfacing online that a mob of more than 100 people have attacked the protesting doctors in RG Kar Hospital. It really feels like a politically motivated mob. This Independence Day has really shown us the truth of Independence we have.

- Hundreds march in Kolkata demanding minister's resignation after trainee doctor's rape and murder - Police use teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters who broke through barricades - Junior doctors launch nationwide protests, refusing non-emergency patients - Supreme Court creates hospital safety task force, urges doctors to return to work - Opposition accuses state government of suppressing incident, ruling party blames 'lawlessness' Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-police-fire-teargas-hundreds-protesting-over-kolkata-doctors-rape-murder-2024-08-27/)

What is happening in this country 😢😓😞

https://www.news18.com/amp/india/uttarakhand-nurse-on-way-to-home-from-hospital-raped-and-murdered-accused-arrested-9016642.html

- The parents of a trainee doctor, raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College, accuse the police of bribery and rushing her cremation. - They claim a senior officer offered them money and pressured them to cremate their daughter's body against their wishes. - The Trinamool Congress (TMC) counters with a video showing the parents denying the bribery claims. - The BJP demands the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal. - The parents question the police's handling of the case, including delays in post-mortem and FIR registration. Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/tried-to-bribe-us-rushed-her-cremation-kolkata-doctor-parents-question-police-in-new-twist-tmc-reacts-19471324.htm)

I always post out a heart felt note on Independence Day for all the brave warriors who stood out for us. But today, somehow it feels wrong to post it. It feels I am putting up a farce to hide the real truth. What happened in Kolkata was a slap of shame to all the people of our society. And the bigger problem is that this incident somehow did get some news but there are so many cases which are either unregistered or if registered, didn't even get attention. This "Let it go" approach of Indians will definitely take us down someday. I still don't understand what's the mentality of these rapists or what is triggering them to go to such lengths. Independence is really far right now.

Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: All You Need to Know Where it all began - A female postgraduate trainee doctor's semi-nude body was found in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata on August 9, 2024. - The victim was a second-year student in the chest medicine department, on duty the night before. Reactions and fallout - PGT doctors at RG Kar Medical College stopped working in all departments except Emergency. - Student associations and opposition leaders demanded a quick, independent probe. - Ruling party called for a fair and transparent investigation. Initial autopsy findings - Indicated sexual assault and murder, ruling out suicide. - Revealed injuries to private parts, eyes, mouth, and other body parts. - Crime estimated to have occurred between 3 am and 6 am. Arrest and investigation - Sanjoy Roy, a 33-year-old civic volunteer, was arrested and charged with rape and murder. - Roy had unrestricted access to the hospital due to connections with senior police officers. - Evidence included a torn Bluetooth earphone and CCTV footage. - Roy's phone contained pornographic content, and he had a history of abusing his wives. CM Mamata Banerjee's response - Vowed to seek the death penalty for the accused. - Announced police camps set up at every hospital. - Promised to hand over the case to CBI if police couldn't solve it by Sunday. Nationwide protests and impact on patients - Junior doctors across the country protested, affecting patient care. - Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) called off strike after meeting with Union Health Minister. Calcutta High Court's observations - Reprimanded the Bengal government for reappointing the hospital principal. - Criticized attempts to cover up the incident. - Ordered the case to be handed over to CBI. Political reactions - Rahul Gandhi criticized the handling of the case, raising questions about the attempt to save the accused.

Is there any one else who feels India doesn't have good doctors anymore. I have seen some great hospitals for orthopaedic surgeon and none of them able to treat my knee pain. Whenever I visited any doctor either they pick up phone call of their friends in mid consultation or just type the medicines name or irrevelant tests. Now I feel like I can't trust any doctor in India. Very less portion of good doctors remaining here. Did anyone of you faced bad thing in hospital for you or your parents.