Healthcare Workers Strike in Andaman and Nicobar to Protest Kolkata Doctor's Murder

Over 2,000 healthcare workers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands went on a 24-hour strike, protesting the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The non-emergency services were halted, while emergency cases, particularly those involving children and pregnant women, continued to be attended to.

Over 2,000 healthcare workers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands began a 24-hour strike on Saturday, following the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

The strike, which has affected non-emergency healthcare services across the islands, saw participation from doctors, nursing staff, technicians, and medical students. According to Indian Medical Association's (IMA) Andaman and Nicobar president Dr. R Thulasi Dasan, emergency services, particularly for children and pregnant women, continue to operate.

Members of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Private Practicing Doctors' Association (ANIPPDA) also joined the protest, urging the government to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals. The protest follows a candlelight vigil attended by more than 1,000 healthcare workers on Friday in Port Blair.