National Task Force Suggest Remedy for Doctors Protection

Supreme Court pulled up the West Bengal government for the breakdown in law and order following the Kolkata doctor's brutal rape-murder.

Supreme Court observed “as more and more women join the work force, the nation cannot wait for another rape and murder for changes on the ground” while taking suo motu note of the brutal rape-murder of a young doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical Hospital. The bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud also expressed concern over the exodus of young doctors from the RG Kar Medical Hospital since August 14 when an almost mob hijacked a peaceful protest and vandalized the hospital and the nearby hostel. Of the 750 residents, only 150 male and female young doctors remain, a forum for the protection of doctors told the top court. “We are unable to comprehend how the state was not able to handle the issue of vandalism at the hospital”, the CJI said pulling up the West Bengal government. “Doctors are protesting and a mob invaded the hospital…critical facilities were damaged and what was Kolkata Police doing? The crime scene is in the hospital... Police has to protect it. What are they doing,” the bench added. Also Read: Kolkata Medical Student's Tragic Death Leaves Family Battling With Grief And Misinformation