In Kolkata, the protestors have been tireless in their demand for justice for the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on 9 August, 2024.
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Days into their protest at the West Bengal Health Department building, the protesting doctors are witnessing an extraordinary wave of public support.
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Donations including food, clothing, cots, umbrellas, and medical supplies from the public continue to pour in.
Thousands of food packets are being distributed not only to the protesting doctors but also to hawkers, rickshaw pullers, auto drivers, and journalists.
Meanwhile, junior doctors have set up a makeshift clinic named ‘Abhaya’ at the protest site in memory of the victim.
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A dedicated team of five doctors offers free medical check-ups for haemoglobin, blood glucose, thyroid, and blood pressure to those in need.
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Dr Shailja Dangwal, a gynaecology resident from North Bengal Medical College, told ANI, “We are holding this clinic so that we can provide free medical services to the public and also make them aware that we stand by them while we are protesting.”
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One of the patients who arrived at the camp and welcomed the move said, “It's very effective for us. The doctors are giving their best besides their movement for justice.”
The Junior Doctors’ Forum is leading the protest, demanding the removal of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and senior Health Department officials.
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In response, the State Government announced the replacement of these officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police (North).
While the junior doctors welcomed the decision, they plan to continue their demonstration until the Government’s promises are fulfilled.