Doctors all over Uttar Pradesh are expressing deep anguish and condemnation over the recent incident of the brutal rape and murder of their female colleague at the RG Kar Medical College Kolkata and are questioning the barbaric way adopted by the Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee to brutally suppress the peaceful protest by the doctors that was also supported by the general public.
The entire country and the world is watching how the CM is making all efforts to clean up the incident and protect those involved in it. Despite the directions of the Supreme Court regarding peaceful protests, that she let loose her police that used all kinds of force to literally punish the doctors for raising their voice for a colleague, we hope that the CBI will unravel the truth, says Dr. Manish Rai.
Dr. Raj Suman Nigam, feels that the fastness of the case depends on the court and it’s now up to the CBI to investigate the case through all angles and prepare its charge sheet with such professionalism (supported with evidences and proofs) that the culprits get the severest of punishment which send shivers to other like minded people.
Welcoming the proactive steps taken by the SC, Dr. Nadeem says that the formation of the National Task Force, with due participation of doctors is a commendable move towards addressing the critical issues of security of healthcare professionals nationwide.
Following the horrific incident, we are now deeply apprehensive about our long pending concerns regarding our security in UP hospitals as it is a state subject. It is deeply disappointing that the state authorities have taken no substantial action to improve the safety and security of doctors in medical colleges and hospitals despite numerous formal communications. This continuous inaction is unacceptable and puts our life at risk, says Dr. Shikha Maurya.
The security protocols of the hospitals should be stringent and no less than those existing at airports and institutions of national importance. Besides, a thorough overhaul of the living conditions and working of doctors (continuous duties of 36 hours and above) is needed, feels Dr. Ashmita Mishra.
We need to evolve as a community and change the way we look at females. Though this is next to impossible, something needs to be done to set an example by awarding the strictest of punishment to the butchers. Off late, the incident has, in a way, united people across the country who are angry and are concerned about our fraternity. The fire (urge) should not burn down and become a medium to rewrite the guidelines for the safety of the community (doctors), feels Dr. Kunwar Vidya Rao.
(PS: All are Junior Residents from Allahabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Varanasi)
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