India's Supreme Court has formed a national task force to enhance security for healthcare workers following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata, which sparked widespread protests and medical strikes. The court described the crime as "horrific" and called for a national protocol to prevent violence in healthcare facilities and ensure safe working conditions.
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00:00India's Supreme Court has ordered a national task force to improve security for healthcare workers after a doctor's horrific rape and murder sparked nationwide protests.
00:10The 31-year-old doctor was found dead at a Kolkata hospital on August 9, leading to medical strikes and furious protests.
00:17The court described the crime as horrific and called for a plan to prevent violence in healthcare facilities and ensure safe working conditions.
00:25The task force will consist of top doctors who will draw up an enforceable national protocol.
00:30The court noted that medical professionals are vulnerable to violence due to a lack of institutional safety norms and security personnel.
00:37Protests have been led by doctors and healthcare workers, but they have also been joined by tens of thousands of Indians demanding action.
00:44The court emphasized that the nation has a vital stake in ensuring safe and dignified working conditions, especially for women in the workforce.
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