In the midst of an ongoing protest by junior doctors, a large group of unidentified men stormed RG Kar Hospital around 12:40 am, vandalizing the emergency department, nursing station, and medicine stores. CCTV cameras were damaged, and a stage set up by protesting doctors was ransacked. It is also reported that attackers targeted junior doctor hostels.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed the opposition BJP for the attack whereas BJP and some protesting doctors have accused TMC’s involvement. Governor Bose visited the hospital to assess the situation and engage with the agitating doctors.
Such blatant breakdown of law and order in one of India’s top cities is very concerning. It is pertinent to note this has happened under an intense media gaze.
#FeminismSocial stands in solidarity with protesting doctors!
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