In a stark rebuke of the Kolkata police for their handling of the aftermath of a trainee doctor's rape and murder, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take over the security of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The move came after a mob systematically attacked doctors and medical staff at the facility on August 15, prompting over 700 doctors to leave out of safety concerns. The court also constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for the safety of doctors and facilities at hospitals.
Supreme Court Orders CISF to Take Over Security of Kolkata Medical College After Mob Attack
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to assume security responsibilities for the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. This unprecedented move followed a mob attack on doctors and medical staff at the facility on August 15, which resulted in the departure of over 700 doctors due to safety concerns.
Background:
On August 15, a 26-year-old trainee doctor was brutally raped and murdered in the hospital's labour room by a group of unidentified men. The incident sparked outrage across the country and raised serious questions about the safety of medical professionals in India.
In the aftermath of the attack, the Kolkata Police faced criticism for their handling of the situation. Protesters alleged that the police failed to respond promptly to the incident and subsequently allowed a mob to enter the hospital and attack medical staff.
Supreme Court Intervention:
The Supreme Court took suo motu (on its own motion) cognizance of the incident and expressed deep concern over the deteriorating safety situation at hospitals in India. In a scathing rebuke of the Kolkata Police, the court directed the CISF and CRPF to take over security at the medical college immediately.
The court also constituted a 10-member task force to formulate a national protocol for the safety of doctors and facilities at hospitals. The task force, led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly, will submit its report within six weeks.
FAQs:
1. Why did the Supreme Court order the CISF to take over security at RG Kar Medical College? Answer: The Supreme Court directed the CISF to take over security due to the Kolkata Police's failure to prevent a mob attack on the hospital following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
2. What are the responsibilities of the CISF and CRPF at the medical college? Answer: The CISF and CRPF will be responsible for maintaining law and order, securing the hospital premises, and protecting doctors and medical staff.
3. What is the purpose of the national protocol for hospital safety? Answer: The national protocol will establish guidelines and standards for the safety of hospitals and medical professionals in India. It aims to prevent similar incidents in the future.
4. Has there been a similar incident of mob violence at a hospital in India before? Answer: Yes, in 2019, a mob attacked a hospital in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, after a patient died during treatment. The attack led to the resignation of several doctors and raised concerns about the safety of medical professionals in the country.
5. What other measures are being taken to improve hospital safety in India? Answer: The government has announced plans to install CCTV cameras and panic buttons in hospitals and to increase the number of police personnel deployed at medical facilities.
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