Junior residents resume work after security demands met
Key Points:
• Strike follows molestation of female doctor in hospital lift
• JDA demands include increased security guards and lift attendants
• Doctors cite recent attacks on medical staff as cause for concern
RANCHI – Junior resident doctors at Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS), Ranchi, returned to work Monday after a brief strike over security concerns.
The pen-down strike was initiated following the molestation of a female junior doctor in a hospital lift.
Hospital administration agreed to enhance security measures, prompting doctors to resume their duties.
The accused in the molestation case was apprehended at the scene and handed over to police.
Junior Doctors Association (JDA) called the strike to protest the incident and demand improved safety.
Dr. Abhishek Hansda, JDA Vice President, outlined four specific demands to bolster security.
These included deploying guards in lifts and wards, and limiting patient attendants.
Moreover, the JDA called for an overall increase in the number of security personnel at RIMS.
The strike concluded after authorities accepted all demands during a meeting with JDA representatives.
However, Dr. Hansda expressed ongoing concerns about the adequacy of security measures.
He emphasized the need for a more comprehensive, long-term approach to ensure doctors’ safety.
The JDA President cited a series of recent incidents that had raised security concerns at RIMS.
On August 14, MBBS students were reportedly attacked by unruly home guard personnel.
Additionally, the September 8 harassment incident further underscored the lack of safety for medical staff.
JDA officials linked their protest to broader concerns within the medical community nationwide.
They referenced the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital as a trigger.
While some steps have been taken, doctors stress the need for more comprehensive solutions.
