New Delhi, August 22, 2024 — Doctors at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have decided to end their 11-day strike, which began in protest against the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The decision follows an appeal from the Supreme Court earlier today.
The Supreme Court had urged the protesting doctors to resume their duties and assured them that no punitive measures would be taken against them upon their return to work. In response to this intervention, the AIIMS Resident Doctors’ Association issued a statement on the social media platform X, announcing the end of their strike.
“We are resuming duties following the Supreme Court’s appeal and assurances regarding the RG Kar incident and the safety of doctors,” the association said. “We commend the Court’s action and call for adherence to its directives. Patient care remains our top priority.”
The strike, which began on August 12, saw doctors across the country halt outpatient department (OPD) services, although emergency services continued uninterrupted. The protest was ignited by the tragic assault and murder of a junior doctor, whose body was discovered on August 9 in the seminar hall of the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The victim had suffered severe injuries.
In connection with the case, a civic volunteer has been arrested by the Kolkata Police. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the nation, highlighting concerns over the safety of medical professionals
