AIIMS Doctors Demand Central Law for Healthcare Worker Protection

The resident doctors' association of AIIMS has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact a central law for the protection of healthcare workers and institutions, following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. They emphasize the need for stringent laws to deter violence against medical professionals.

The resident doctors' association (RDA) of AIIMS has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi enact a central law to protect healthcare workers and institutions.

This follows the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and subsequent vandalism at the hospital.

The association called for strong, uniform laws, citing a worrying rise in violence against medical professionals. They argued such legislation would ensure safety and renewed confidence in their work.

(With inputs from agencies.)