Jr Doctors Front threaten to strike over Sagar Dutta medical college assault

Junior doctors in West Bengal have warned of a strike from the evening of September 30, following the attack on three doctors and three nurses at Sagar (Sagore) Dutta Medical College and Hospital. The incident occurred after the death of a patient, triggering protests among the medical community.

During a general body meeting, junior doctors expressed dissatisfaction with the state government's inaction on their previous demands for enhanced security. The junior doctors had previously gone on a 42-day strike after the assault on a female doctor at RG Kar Hospital, leading to assurances from the government.

However, they claim that no concrete measures have been implemented, and the security situation in state-run hospitals remains the same. To voice their concerns, junior doctors announced a Sunday candlelight march. The upcoming Supreme Court hearing on the RG Kar Hospital case is crucial.

Junior doctors will closely monitor the court's proceedings and the state government's stance before deciding the next steps. They have warned that if the state government fails to provide clarity and action regarding hospital security, they will proceed with the strike from 5 p.m. on September 30.

The medical community is now awaiting the Monday court hearing, as the state braces for a potential disruption in healthcare services if junior doctors follow through with their strike plans.