NEW DELHI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday issued an ultimatum, demanding immediate action following the shocking incident of rape and murder of a woman, a second-year postgraduate student at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata.
The preliminary autopsy report indicated that the woman doctor had been sexually abused before being killed.Debnath was found dead inside a seminar hall on the third floor of the campus.
The IMA, in a press release, has called for an “impartial investigation, punishment of the culprits, and urgent measures to enhance the safety of doctors, especially women, in the workplace”.
The association has set a 48-hour deadline for authorities to act, warning of nationwide protests if their demands are not met. “We demand that the authorities act with precision and in time of 48 hours failing which IMA will be constrained to initiate nation wide action. A fair, transparent and time sensitive criminal investigation is in order. An ultimatum of two days is given to arrest culprits otherwise IMA will take nation wide protests,” it said.
“The safety and security of doctors inside hospitals and campuses are paramount, and it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure this,” the IMA said.
Earlier, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) sent a letter to Union health minister JP Nadda, demanding immediate action in the case.
In their letter, FORDA warned that if their demands are not met within 24 hours, they will consider escalating their action, which may include shutting down hospital services.
The preliminary autopsy report indicated that the woman doctor had been sexually abused before being killed.Debnath was found dead inside a seminar hall on the third floor of the campus.
The IMA, in a press release, has called for an “impartial investigation, punishment of the culprits, and urgent measures to enhance the safety of doctors, especially women, in the workplace”.
The association has set a 48-hour deadline for authorities to act, warning of nationwide protests if their demands are not met. “We demand that the authorities act with precision and in time of 48 hours failing which IMA will be constrained to initiate nation wide action. A fair, transparent and time sensitive criminal investigation is in order. An ultimatum of two days is given to arrest culprits otherwise IMA will take nation wide protests,” it said.
“The safety and security of doctors inside hospitals and campuses are paramount, and it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure this,” the IMA said.
Earlier, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) sent a letter to Union health minister JP Nadda, demanding immediate action in the case.
In their letter, FORDA warned that if their demands are not met within 24 hours, they will consider escalating their action, which may include shutting down hospital services.