
In response to the intense protests over the tragic rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the West Bengal government has made significant administrative changes. Dr. Debasish Halder has been appointed as the new Director of Health Services (DHS), replacing Dr. Siddhartha Neogi. Additionally, Shubhanjan Das has been named as a secretary in the Health and Family Welfare Department. The horrific incident has sparked widespread outrage, with medicos demanding enhanced workplace safety and stringent punishment for the accused.
These administrative shifts reflect the government’s attempt to address the escalating unrest within the state’s healthcare sector. The protests have intensified, demanding justice for the victim and calling for improved safety measures for medical professionals across the state.