SSG Hospital doctors hold protest, demand safety and CCTV cameras

Updated: Aug 16th, 2024


There has been widespread outrage among doctors across the country following the rape murder of a trainee doctor in a Kolkata R G Kar Hospital.

Doctors at Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (SSG) have announced an indefinite strike, demanding the installation of CCTV cameras and increased security personnel for the safety of doctors.

They held a rally on the hospital campus, expressing their protest and demanding that the West Bengal government take strict action against the culprits. 


The murder of the doctor in Kolkata has sparked anger among doctors nationwide. Doctors, who often work under life-threatening conditions, performing surgeries and treating patients around the clock, are now demanding justice.

Protests and rallies are being held across various locations, calling for the arrest and punishment of those involved in the murder. 

The doctors are specifically demanding the installation of CCTV cameras in every ward and near operation theatres. While they have decided to continue emergency and ICU services, they have announced the suspension of other services as part of the strike.

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