Kolkata rape-murder case: UP medics observe 'Kala Rakasha Bandhan' on eighth day of protest
Lucknow (PTI): Junior doctors in Uttar Pradesh medical colleges and hospitals observed "Kala Raksha Bandhan" while elective services remained disrupted for the eighth consecutive day on Monday amid a protest over the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee in Kolkata.
Resident doctors in several states have withdrawn elective services, including at outpatient departments (OPDs), over the incident.
UP Resident Doctors' Association state president Hardeep Jogi told PTI, "The strike by junior doctors is on its eighth day. OPD and other services are disrupted in all the medical colleges."
"Today, on Raksha Bandhan, junior doctors observed 'Kala Raksha Bandhan'," he said.
Jogi said the association would also write to the state government to ensure the safety of junior doctors working in medical colleges.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
