Kolkata rape-murder case: Doctors' protest continues outside the health department office for the fifth day, they stand firm even in the rain

One other protesting physician, Soumya Chakraborty, stated, “But if someone thinks that we are stubborn and obstinate, then it is absolutely wrong, something is definitely going on in their mind. We are doctors, not politicians. There is no politics here. This is just a demand to clean up the health system.”

The junior docs have been on strike for the reason that night of August 9 and are demanding the suspension of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goel, Health Secretary N S Nigam, Director of Health Providers and Director of Medical Education for “failing” to discharge their duties in reference to the RG Kar incident. They’re additionally demanding that satisfactory steps be taken to make sure the protection of all girls well being professionals within the state.