The Resident Doctor Association (RDA) at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, Delhi, has called off the protest the rape and murder of medico at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

The long-standing protest was called off on August 20. This comes after the Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force to investigate the safety of medical professionals across the country.

CJI DY Chandrachud had also urged doctors to return to work. “Since this court is seized of the matter regarding safety of all medical professionals, we request doctors protesting all across the country to resume work as it affects patients to avail health related services. Doctors and medical professionals are receiving considerations by the highest court of the country,” the apex court said.

Meanwhile, a letter by the RDA at Dr RML Hospital states, “In a meeting with ministry and MS (medical superintendent) sir it has been already promised to us from both Ministry and MS Office that all permissions and clearances for enhancing security measures at our institute have already been obtained…” They have given them an ultimatum of 45 days to implement the same.

“The Ministry has also assured us that in all central govt hospitals security measures will be tightened and advisories regarding the same will be sent to all state governments,” stated the letter addressed to the Medical Superintendent.

From today, August 20, 4 pm onwards, the residents have been requested by RDA to resume their duties.

Inputs from Bar and Bench 

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