We demand central law for protection of doctors, safety of hospital: IMA General Secy

Doctors of NRS Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal went on strike on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient who died on June 10. They demand safety and security at the hospital.

New Delhi:Demanding measures to augment safety and security, doctors of the NRS Medical College and Hospital have staged a protest at its premises in Kolkata.

Indian Medical Association (IMA) General secretary Dr RV Ashokan said, "We demand a central law for the protection of doctors and safety of the hospital. Although 19 states have a law, it's not included in CRPC and IPC."

Speaking to ETV Bharat, Dr Ashokan stated that though the initiative was taken in 2015 by the Modi Government, it has not been implemented.

"There should be three-layer security arrangements in hospitals for hospitals and doctors," he further added.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the striking medicos at the state secretariat. A doctors' delegation apprised Banerjee of the problems they have been facing at medical colleges and hospitals and said they fear for their safety.

The doctors went on strike on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient, who died on June 10.