Doctors across the Palamuru region stopped medical services on Saturday to protest the recent rape and killing of a female doctor in Kolkata. The protest was led by the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Both private and government hospitals in the region suspended outpatient services and only provided emergency care. This caused significant inconvenience for patients who were unable to access regular medical services.
In Nagarkurnool, doctors organized a rally and shut down all medical services except for emergencies. A similar protest took place in Shadnagar, where doctors marched from Ambedkar Chowk to the Tahsildar’s office. They submitted a petition demanding better security for doctors and called for the death penalty for those responsible for the crime in Kolkata.
In Jadcherla, medical staff from the Urban Hospital, under the IMA’s banner, held a rally from Netaji Square to the Tahsildar’s office. Wanaparthy district also saw protests, with doctors shutting down all hospitals, including private ones, except for critical cases.
In Kodangal, doctors continued the protests, condemning the killing of the female doctor and demanding justice. These region-wide protests showed the medical community’s outrage and their demand for stronger protective measures for healthcare professionals.
