TMC Urges Doctors to Return to Work Amid Protests Over Trainee Doctor’s Tragic Death in Kolkata

The Trinamool Congress Party has called for doctors in Kolkata to return to their duties, emphasizing the growing human cost of their absence. The party questioned how many more lives must be lost before the medical community fulfills its responsibilities.

Protests have erupted following the brutal rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The victim was found dead in the seminar hall of the hospital on August 9th.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also urged doctors to return to work. During an administrative review meeting, she stated, “The Supreme Court has requested doctors to resume work immediately. I also request that they return to duty, and if they wish to meet me, they are always welcome.”

On Monday, the Supreme Court reminded that no action should be taken against doctors once they return to work by September 10, 5 pm. However, the court noted that if they fail to do so, further absence might lead to disciplinary action against them.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been directed to file a fresh status report by next week in connection with the murder and rape case. Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, has been arrested in connection with the incident.