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Nurses at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have demanded immediate security measures after a violent mob stormed the facility during a protest over the rape and murder of a woman doctor. The incident, which took place on August 14, has left healthcare workers fearing for their safety as they continue to perform their duties.
The unrest erupted when a large crowd gathered outside the hospital to protest the gruesome crime that has sent shockwaves through the medical community and the city at large. The situation quickly escalated, with the mob breaking through the hospital’s security perimeter, causing chaos and raising serious concerns about the safety of the hospital staff.
“We are demanding security during duty hours after yesterday’s incident. It is difficult to do our duty in this scenario,” a nurse at the hospital told reporters. The fear and anxiety among the staff are palpable, with many questioning how they can provide critical care to patients while fearing for their own safety.
The hospital administration has acknowledged the nurses’ concerns, pledging to take up the matter with the state government. A hospital spokesperson mentioned that the hospital administration is having talks with higher authorities to provide adequate security to the hospital staff. “The safety of our healthcare workers is paramount, and we will not tolerate any threats to their well-being.”
The state government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident or the demands for enhanced security. However, sources within the administration indicate that discussions are ongoing to address the situation and prevent any recurrence of such violence.
This incident has sparked outrage among the medical fraternity, with several associations expressing solidarity with the nurses and demanding swift action from the government. The tragic death of the woman doctor, coupled with the subsequent violence, has underscored the urgent need for better protection of healthcare workers, who are already under immense pressure in their line of duty.