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Bengal Governor Condemns Doctor Attack: Violence Against Medics Unacceptable

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has strongly condemned the recent assault on a junior doctor in Howrah district. The attack occurred when a traffic home guard and his associates assaulted the female doctor in the hospital restroom. The governor emphasized that violence against doctors is unacceptable in any civilized society. The main accused has been arrested and suspended from duty while police continue their investigation.

Key Points: Bengal Governor Condemns Attack on Kolkata Lady Doctor

  • Governor Bose strongly condemns assault on junior doctor at Uluberia hospital
  • Attack occurred while doctor was in hospital restroom after duty
  • Accused home guard Sheikh Babulal arrested and suspended from duty
  • Doctor threatened with rape and physical violence during assault
  • Police investigation leads to three arrests including main accused
  • Medical community demands safety measures for healthcare workers
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Attacks on doctors not acceptable in civilised society: Bengal Governor

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemns assault on junior doctor by home guard, calls violence against medical professionals unacceptable in civilized society.

"Violence against doctors is neither a civilised behaviour nor is it desirable - Governor CV Ananda Bose"

Kolkata, Oct 22

West Bengal Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose, on Wednesday, reacted strongly to the assault of a lady junior doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata-adjacent Howrah district by a home guard earlier this week and claimed that the attack on doctors was simply unacceptable in a civilised society.

“Doctors are the lifeline of our society and dedicate their whole lives to treating us when required. Violence against doctors is neither a civilised behaviour nor is it desirable,” read a media statement issued by the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon, quoting the Governor.

The Governor, at the same time, had urged “everyone to be aware of the sterling role that doctors play in ensuring treatment and care of those in need”.

The principal accused in the assault of the lady junior doctor attached to Uluberia Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College and Hospital at Uluberia in Howrah district on Monday afternoon was Sheikh Babulal, a traffic home guard posted with Uluberia Traffic Guard in Howrah district, and he was also known as a local Trinamool Congress strongman.

He is currently in police custody, and has also been relieved from his duty as a traffic home guard.

To recall, the female junior doctor was working in the maternity ward at the time she was attacked on Monday evening. After examining the traffic home guard's relative, she went to the hospital restroom and was sitting there when Babulal, along with the others, attacked her.

The junior doctor alleged that one of the attackers twisted her hand while the other allegedly slapped her on the neck. It is alleged that some of the group, reportedly Babulal, even threatened to rape her and kill her. Later, the ward nurse and other staff rescued her from the attackers.

The junior doctor lodged a written complaint with the Uluberia police station on Monday night. Based on her complaint, the police started investigating the incident. After the initial investigation, three persons, including Babulal, were arrested on Tuesday morning.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As someone whose wife is a doctor, this hits too close to home. The threats of rape and murder are beyond unacceptable. Our healthcare workers deserve better security and respect. Shameful incident!
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Aditya G
While I agree violence against doctors is wrong, I wish the Governor would speak up with equal urgency about the deteriorating healthcare infrastructure in government hospitals. Both issues need attention.
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Sarah B
The fact that this happened in a maternity ward makes it even more disturbing. Pregnant women and new mothers witness this violence? Hospitals should be safe spaces for everyone. 😔
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Karthik V
Political connections should not protect criminals. Good that he's been arrested and suspended, but the real test will be whether he faces proper legal consequences. Justice must be served!
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Meera T
Our doctors are working in such stressful conditions, especially during night shifts. They need proper security measures in hospitals. This incident should wake up the authorities to implement better safety protocols.

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