barking news Doctors strike across India to protest rape and murder of trainee medic

In response to the brutal murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, India, which involved sexual assault and multiple injuries, thousands of doctors across the country have gone on strike to demand better protection for healthcare workers. The incident occurred at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, with one suspect arrested and the police contacted for further information. Medical associations have called for the establishment of a protective commission for healthcare workers and the expedited legal processing of the case. Approximately 300,000 doctors have joined the strike, which has led to the cessation of non-essential services at government hospitals. Doctors in various cities like Kolkata and Delhi have held protests, emphasizing the need to "Save our doctors, save our future."