‘In Case of Violence, File FIR Within 6 Hours’: Health Ministry Issues Directive For Safety of Healthcare Workers Amid Protests Over Kolkata Doctor Rape and Murder Case
In response to nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, the Union Director General of Health Services (DGHS) has directed government hospitals to file an FIR within six hours of any incident of violence against healthcare workers.
In response to nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College, the Union Director General of Health Services (DGHS) has directed government hospitals to file an FIR within six hours of any incident of violence against healthcare workers. A memorandum issued on Friday stated that the Head of Institution will be responsible for ensuring an institutional FIR is lodged promptly. The directive highlights the growing concern over violence against doctors and healthcare staff, noting that many face physical and verbal aggression from patients or their attendants. This move addresses a long-standing demand from resident doctors, as FIRs are often delayed or not filed despite existing mechanisms. RG Kar Hospital Vandalism: Kolkata Police Arrest 19 Accused After Mob Went on Rampage in Government Hospital Premises During Protests Over Junior Doctor’s Rape-Murder.
Health Ministry Mandates FIRs Within 6 Hours for Violence Against Healthcare Workers
In the event of any violence against any healthcare worker while on duty, the Head of Institution shall be responsible for filing an Institutional FIR within a maximum of 6 hours of the incident: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare pic.twitter.com/2YGDZVRx8O
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