Kolkata

In a powerful plea, at least 70 Padma awardee doctors have called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene personally following the brutal rape and murder of a young doctor at a Kolkata hospital last week.

The body of the postgraduate trainee doctor was found in the seminar hall of the state-run hospital in Kolkata on August 9, triggering nationwide protests. A civic volunteer has been arrested in connection with the crime the next day.

In response to the growing unrest, Dr. RV Asokan, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), penned a deeply emotional letter, capturing the mood of the nation.

The Home Ministry has asked all police forces to submit hourly reports on the law and order situation across the country, following widespread protests and outrage over the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The reports can be sent via email, fax, or WhatsApp, and are intended to help the ministry monitor the situation and respond quickly to any potential disturbances.

Mamata Banerjee had recently led a protest rally in Kolkata, demanding justice for the victim and calling for capital punishment for those responsible. As both the Home Minister and Health Minister of Bengal, her response to the incident has been under intense scrutiny.

In response to concerns raised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the Resident Doctors' Associations of Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals in Delhi, the Ministry has announced plans to establish a committee.

Cricketer Mohammed Siraj's powerful social media post condemning the recent brutal rape and murder of a doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has gone viral, sparking widespread discussions.

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien addressed the public's concerns, saying that the outrage was "entirely understandable." He explained that Banerjee's decision to lead the August 17 rally was driven by the need for transparency and accountability in the ongoing investigation.

A nurse from Uttarakhand was raped and murdered by Dharmendra Kumar, a daily wage labourer, in Rajasthan. The nurse, missing since July, was found dead in Uttar Pradesh. Kumar, arrested after a manhunt, confessed to the crime, which involved robbery and brutal violence.

The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike starting August 17, 6 am, to protest the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor and vandalism at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Emergency services will continue, but non-essential medical services will be suspended.