Justice for Kolkata Rape-Murder victim: ASCOMS medicos hold protest in Jammu

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JAMMU: The Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of ASCOMS Medical College and Hospital expressed its strong solidarity with the nationwide protests following the tragic rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
This grievous incident has sparked a significant wave of protests across the country, reflecting deep concern within the medical community.
In response, the RDA, along with faculty and staff of ASCOMS Medical College and Hospital, is actively participating in these demonstrations.
As part of the protest, all non-essential and elective hospital services, including outpatient departments (OPD), operating theaters (OTs), and ward services, have been suspended. Dr Pankhuri Gupta said, “This heartbreaking event has profoundly affected the ASCOMS community, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures for healthcare professionals.
The RDA is calling on government authorities and medical bodies to address these safety concerns with immediate effect and to implement robust measures to protect healthcare workers, said Dr Pankhuri. The collective response underscores the medical community’s united resolve to combat violence and ensure a safer working environment for all professionals. The unity demonstrated by the ASCOMS Medical College and Hospital community is a powerful statement against such acts of violence and a plea for meaningful action to safeguard those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. The protesting medicos include Dr. Pankhuri Gupta, Dr. Aatisha Dutt, Dr. Abhishek Khajuria, Dr. Rakesh Koul, Dr. Shubham Mahajan, Dr. Burhan Wani, Dr. Burhan Ali, Dr. Abhay Gupta, Dr. Akshita Sharma, Dr. Isha Koul, Dr. Ajit Pal, Dr. Tanisha Arora, Dr. Dhanav Mahajan, Dr. Preetika Dutt, Dr. Harpriya Sudan, Dr. Atruba, Dr. Sunidhi Badyal, Dr. Tamanna Singh, Dr. Deepanjali Gupta, Dr. Rayan, Dr. Rochak Chopra, Dr. Aaradhaya Gupta, Dr. Rakshit Goel, Dr. Ishita Gupta, Dr. Amber Sharma and all the fellow Doctors.