API Karnataka extends support to IMA’s nationwide protest against rape, murder at RG Kar College
Non-emergency services in hospitals to remain closed for 24 hours starting August 17 morning
Bengaluru: The Association of Physicians of India (API), Karnataka, along with its Udupi-Manipal Chapter, has strongly condemned the horrific rape and murder of a postgraduate medical student from RG Kar Medical College in West Bengal. In response to the tragic incident, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a nationwide protest, urging the withdrawal of non-emergency medical services for 24 hours, from 6 a.m. on August 17 to 6 a.m. on August 18, 2024.
In a statement, Dr. Suresh Sagarad, Chairman of API Karnataka, and Dr. Vishwanath K, Secretary of API Karnataka, expressed their support for the protest. They emphasized that it is the collective duty of the medical fraternity to stand united in this cause and ensure that the demands for safer working conditions for medical professionals are met. The API Karnataka leadership has urged all its members across the state to actively participate in the protest and suspend non-emergency services as directed by the IMA.
Similarly, the API Udupi-Manipal Chapter, led by Chairman Dr. Shivashankara K N and Secretary Dr. Ananth S Shenoy, has echoed the sentiments of the state body. The Udupi-Manipal Chapter has announced its full support for the protest and has planned a silent candlelight march on August 17, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. The march will commence from the Clock Tower/Board High School in Udupi and proceed to Jodukatte. The event aims to raise awareness about workplace safety for women and express solidarity with the victim.
Members of the API Udupi-Manipal Chapter have been requested to join the march in large numbers, wearing black wristbands or ribbons and bringing candles to light during the protest.
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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.
