Doctors' Strike in India After Trainee Doctor is Raped and Killed
Doctors in India go on strike demanding better healthcare worker protections after a female student doctor was raped and murdered at a government-run hospital. The strike led to federal investigators arriving in Kolkata. The incident highlights the long struggle to tackle violence against women in India.
Key Points
- Doctors strike across India after female student doctor is raped and murdered
- Federal investigators arrive in Kolkata following demands for an inquiry
- Calls for better security measures and a new federal law to protect healthcare workers
- Highlighting the ongoing struggle to tackle violence against women in India
Pros
- Demanding sweeping changes to healthcare worker protections
- Federal investigation and overhaul of security measures at hospitals
- Calls for a new federal law to address the lack of security
Cons
- Violence against women in India
- Ineffective laws at the state level
- High number of rape cases reported daily