Supreme Outrage: National Strike Over Kolkata Doctor's Tragic Case

The Supreme Court will hear the alleged rape and murder case of a Kolkata doctor on August 20. Nationwide protests, including strikes by junior doctors, have disrupted healthcare services. The CBI is investigating key figures, and there is a massive outcry for enhanced safety measures for healthcare workers.

Supreme Outrage: National Strike Over Kolkata Doctor's Tragic Case
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The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, scheduling a hearing for August 20. The case has led to widespread protests, disrupting healthcare services as junior doctors go on strike in states like West Bengal and Delhi.

Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, appeared before the CBI for the third consecutive day to submit details regarding phone calls related to the incident. The Kolkata Police have summoned multiple individuals, including TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and former BJP MP Locket Chatterjee, for allegedly spreading false information about the case.

Healthcare services remain affected as the protests continue. The action committee representing all resident welfare associations in Delhi has extended the strike, citing unresolved safety concerns. The West Bengal government has announced safety measures for women in workplaces amidst the continuing protests.

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