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Doctors across government hospitals in India began striking on Monday following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female medic whose body was found in Kolkata, West Bengal last Friday.Doctors across government hospitals in India began striking Monday following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female medic whose body was found in Kolkata, West Bengal last Friday.
The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) India announced on Sunday that the "horrific circumstances" at R.G. Kar Medical College meant striking was "necessary to ensure that our voices are heard" and that guarantees of safety and justice "are met without delay."The Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) India announced on Sunday that the "horrific circumstances" at R.G. Kar Medical College meant striking was "necessary to ensure that our voices are heard," and that guarantees of safety and justice "are met without delay."
A 31-year old male named Sanjoy Roy, who had served as a civic volunteer for Kolkata Police since 2019, and had been posted at the medical college, has been arrested in connection with the incident.Sanjoy Roy, a 31-year-old male who had served as a civic volunteer for Kolkata Police since 2019 and had been posted at the medical college, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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