healthcare violence
Supreme Court Transfers RG Kar Medical College Rape-Murder Case to Calcutta High Court for Continued Monitoring
Dec 17, 2025 05:31 pm CST
The Supreme Court has transferred the high-profile RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court for continued monitoring. Initially investigated by Kolkata police, the case involving the murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor found in the hospital's seminar room last August led to nationwide protests. Despite the conviction of civic volunteer Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment, the court continues oversight on related issues including healthcare professional safety measures and unauthorized doctor absences.
Maharashtra Doctor Suffers Ruptured Eardrum After Assault by Patient's Family in Jalgaon Hospital
Oct 05, 2025 12:37 am CST
A junior resident doctor in Jalgaon, Maharashtra was violently attacked by a patient's family after requesting they leave an overcrowded treatment area, resulting in serious injuries including a ruptured eardrum and bloody nose. This marks the third recent assault on medical staff at the facility, highlighting ongoing concerns about healthcare worker safety in India.