RG Kar rape-murder incident: Two months lapsed, justice still evades; doctors continue protests

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The gruesome rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee (PGT) doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, happened on August 9, 2024 | (Edex Photo)
Exactly, two months down, but the medicos of West Bengal are still on strike, urging for justice for Abhaya (name changed), and the safety and security of healthcare professionals working at colleges and hospitals | (Edex Photo)
Due to the non-fulfilment of their demands, seven medicos are now on a fast-unto-death strike which started on October 5. Extending support, several medical associations have joined the protestors and launched a nationwide strike today, October 9 | (Edex Photo)
In the duration of two months, the doctors in the state have organised several camps and other activities such as Abhaya classrooms at protest sites, Abhaya clinics on the roads, flood relief camps, meet-ups with the public and more | (Edex Photo)
As it is said, "United we stand and divided we fall," the protesting doctors are displaying great resilience in their fight for justice. Rain, sun, external factors and hunger, nothing could stop them from fighting for the bare minimum | (Edex Photo)
Supporting the protesting doctors, senior faculties at various medical colleges including RG Kar have tendered their resignations while faculty members at other institutes have given a 24-hour ultimatum to the government to reconcile with the agitating doctors | (Edex Photo)
Meanwhile, Bengal's citizens have expressed their true support, awareness and solidarity for the cause with themed Durga Puja Pandals. For example, at one pandal, the idol of Goddess Durga can be seen killing the demon Dr Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar who is in the custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | (Pic: Sourced)
The doctors have decided to continue their fast-unto-death until their 10 demands are met | (Edex Photo)
The health condition of the seven junior medics who have been fasting since October 5 is deteriorating and there seems to be no response from the West Bengal government | (Edex Photo)
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