'Horrific crime at RG Kar has shocked us to the core,' says TMC MP Mahua Moitra

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra condemned the sexual assault and murder of a woman post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, calling it a "horrific crime."

Taking to the social media platform X, Moitra later on Tuesday wrote, "The horrific crime at RG Kar has shocked us to the core. No one should be spared; the investigation must be swift and transparent. Thoughts, prayers, and solidarity."

Notably, the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) has decided to continue its nationwide shutdown of OPD services after discussions with the Resident Doctors' Association.

In addition, resident doctors at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) have also decided to continue their ongoing strike until all the demands put forth by the association are fully met and provided in writing.

The incident, which occurred on August 9, has sparked widespread outrage and led to protests within and beyond the medical community.

On Tuesday, doctors at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital (ANMMC), the largest government hospital in South Bihar, held a protest following the incident.

Doctors also went on strike before the ANMMC hospital's superintendent, holding placards demanding justice.

Visuals emerged showing doctors with placards in their hands, calling for accountability.

Similarly, resident doctors at the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) staged a protest on Tuesday against the incident.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Himanshu of the psychiatric department stated that the doctors have put forward three primary demands. He added that while all OPDs were closed during the protest, emergency services remained available for patients.

"We have only three demands. The culprit should be immediately punished, and there should be a central act for the protection of all resident doctors inside hospitals," he said.

(ANI)