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West Bengal: TMC goon attacks doctor in Malda, verbally abuses nurses and threatens to kill them

OpIndia Staff - 20 August, 2024

When a medical officer named Prabhakar Saha objected to his behaviour, the TMC goon Avinash Saha thrashed him mercilessly.

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Trauma care unit vandalised, doctor attacked: Amid protests over rape-murder at RG Kar hospital, family members of dead patient attack SSKM hospital

OpIndia Staff - 19 August, 2024

The incident took place amid the ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

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Gym trainer, close to TMC councillor, part of the mob that vandalised RG Kar Hospital: Here is what he said on camera

OpIndia Staff - 16 August, 2024

The accused was identified as Soumik Sen. "I had gone to a public meeting. Later, I also engaged in vandalism along with others. I have committed a mistake," he was heard saying.

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Longer jail sentences and hefty fines for criminals and ₹1 lakh compensation for victims: How Modi govt is planning to curb violence against doctors

Dibakar Dutta - 16 August, 2024

The draft bill was first formulated in September 2019 to address cases of violence against healthcare professionals and damage to hospitals and clinics.

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