Hyderabad: The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) Doctors Association has demanded a CBI probe into the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. It has also sought a Rs one crore compensation for the victim's family and immediate suspension of the health secretary and hospital officials for lack of facilities at the hospital.
The incident has drawn severe criticism on social media over lack of facilities and security for trainee doctors of the state.
Netizens have pointed out that the trainee PG doctor, who was found dead with bruises in a seminar room the next morning, was on duty for 36 hours. She slept in the seminar room as there was no on-duty doctor room for her, an internal medicine doctor of username, Christianez Ratna Kiruba@NezMeds, said.
A PG doctor was found #raped and #murdered in a seminar room on a night that she was posted to do 36 hour duty. She slept there because there was no on-call duty doctor room provided to her. The absolute craziness of this event boggles my mind - how hospitals and colleges 1/n
— Christianez Ratna Kiruba (@NezMeds) August 10, 2024
Dr Datta, senior resident, AIIMS New Delhi tweeted that the incident demands nationwide outrage. "While we celebrate the achievements of our daughters in the Paris Olympics, another daughter was brutally raped and murdered during her duty at a premier government college in West Bengal. Where is the outrage? This should shake the conscience of every citizen! Why are we silent?"
While we celebrate the achievements of our daughters in the Paris Olympics, another daughter was brutally raped and murdered during her duty at a premier government college in West Bengal. Where is the outrage? This should shake the conscience of every citizen! Why are we silent?
— Dr. Datta (AIIMS Delhi) (@DrDatta_AIIMS) August 10, 2024
Slamming the incident, Soham Banerjee, former Congress state secretary tweeted, "RG Kar is one of the premier medical institutes of Kolkata and subsequently Bengal. Even Doctors aren't spared and moreover the authority was trying to paint this as suicide - imagine the situation of the state. Even Trinamool Congress Chatra Parishad will demand justice and is calling out the authority. Time to act."
An on duty (on call) trainee ( PG second year) doctor was brutally raped and murdered in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.
— Sohom Banerjee (@Sohom03) August 9, 2024
The lady doctor was assigned for a continuous duty of 36 hours and went to the seminar hall to rest around 2 am.
Her body… pic.twitter.com/VxhLzZrMc0
Sharing its letter to chief minister Mamata Banerjee on its X handle, the FAIMA Doctors Association has sought an urgent action into the matter. In a letter to Banerjee, the association expressed its deep sorrow and outrage over the brutal death.
This brutal crime against a young doctor at #RG Kar Medical Clg demands nationwide outrage!#FAIMA stand with the resident doctors in calling for a CBI inquiry and the establishment of a fast-track court.
— FAIMA Doctors Association (@FAIMA_INDIA_) August 10, 2024
This is a fight for the safety and dignity of all healthcare professionals. pic.twitter.com/FqtooeF7Te
In its seven-point demand, the association has sought a CBI inquiry and a compensation of Rs one crore for the victim's family since the incident occurred during duty hours. It has called for setting up a fast-track court to expedite the trial process. The association has demanded that the perpetrators should be arrested and prosecuted promptly.
Next, the association has demanded suspension and judicial inquiry against the health secretary, principal and superintendent of the college for major lapses including lack of duty doctor room and lack of security. A demand has been made for stringent action against the hospital management for failing to ensure security in the premises.
It has also demanded enhanced security measures including stringent security protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. Finally, the association has demanded implementation of the Central Protection Act for Doctors.
FAIMA Doctors Association has urged all medical institutions to hold a candlelight vigil in solidarity of the victim's family, colleagues and medical community.
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