Thousands of Indian junior doctors are continuing their protests over the recent rape and murder of a fellow medic, which has led to disruptions in hospital services nationwide. The protests, which began nearly a week ago, are part of a demand for a safer workplace environment and a swift criminal investigation into the incident.
Following the tragic killing of the 31-year-old medic on August 9 at a hospital in Kolkata, doctors across the country have been refusing to see non-emergency patients and have been participating in demonstrations. A police volunteer has been arrested and charged with the crime, sparking outrage among women activists who point to ongoing issues of sexual violence in India despite legislative efforts to address such crimes.
