In a recent update on the ongoing hunger strike for deceased doctor Abhaya, Kolkata police issued a letter today, Thursday, October 10, to Dr Snigdha Hazra of Calcutta Medical College & Hospital.
The letter stated, "It is to mention that you have been on hunger strike at Dorina crossing since 05.10.2024 (09:00 PM) and afterwards on a forcefully erected stage without permission from the competent authority."
It further noted, "The Department of Health, Government of West Bengal, has been requested to deploy a team of doctors for you. It is requested that you vacate your current place of stay & avail medical assistance to prevent further deterioration."
President of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) Dr Datta tweeted about the same and posted, "State machinery being deployed to throttle the peaceful protest!"
MBBS doctor Dr Abhinaba Pal called it, "Yet another threat from the West Bengal State Government. What a SHAME!"
Since October 5, seven medics have been protesting for the deceased doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. They are on an indefinite hunger strike.
Though the doctors were called for a meeting with the Chief Secretary Dr Manoj Pant yesterday, October 9, there was no conclusion to the talks.