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Harassment, disrespect, absent amenities: Women medical staff in Pakistan face same harrowing issues as Indian counterparts

IANS | September 8, 2024 6:34 PM

Islamabad, Sep 8 (IANS) The horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has ignited a furore over the working conditions and safety of women medical personnel in India, but the same harrowing issues - leering and groping colleagues, staff, and patients, stalking, inappropriate comments, lack of respect for their capabilities, and a marked lack of dedicated amenities - afflict their Pakistani counterparts also.

RG Kar case: Serious lapses in initial probe come to CBI’s notice

IANS | September 8, 2024 12:22 PM

Kolkata, Sep 8 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials investigating the rape and murder of the woman doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here, are now focusing on what prompted severe lapses in carrying out the initial probe before it took over the case on the Calcutta High Court's order.

Security forces in Manipur foil bid to loot weapons from police armouries

IANS | September 8, 2024 12:08 AM

Imphal, Sep 8 (IANS) Manipur Police said on Saturday that some miscreants tried to loot arms from the armouries of two Manipur Rifles battalions in Imphal East district, but the combined security forces deployed in these locations dispersed the mob by firing teargas shells and blank rounds.

RG Kar protest: Another 'Reclaim the Night' call given on September 8 in Bengal

IANS | September 6, 2024 11:45 PM

Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) In continuation of their protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital last month, thousands of women, along with common citizens, across Bengal are expected to take to the streets in another round of 'Reclaim the Night' campaign on the midnight of September 8, marking a month since the ghastly incident was reported.

RG Kar 'financial irregularities': Sandip Ghosh's PA detained by ED

IANS | September 6, 2024 2:53 PM

Kolkata, Sep 6 (IANS) A Data Entry Operator (DEO) attached to R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, who was also working as the Personal Assistant (PA) of the institute's former and controversial principal Sandip Ghosh, was detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday afternoon.

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