New Delhi: In the wake of the recent incident in West Bengal where a female doctor was raped and murdered, the central government has issued guidelines to ensure security in medical colleges across the country. The National Medical Commission released these guidelines following the directives of Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda.
Recent trends have shown a rise in assaults against doctors in medical colleges. The guidelines stipulate that medical colleges must provide a safe working environment for teachers, students, and resident doctors.
The recommendations include ensuring security in areas such as OPDs (Outpatient Departments), campuses, hostels, and quarters. The guidelines also call for the installation of CCTV cameras in necessary locations, the appointment of security personnel as needed, and the conducting of investigations into incidents of assault by college authorities. Additionally, FIRs (First Information Reports) must be registered, and details of assault incidents should be reported to the National Medical Commission within two days. These guidelines will apply to medical colleges across the country.
Meanwhile, in the case of the rape and murder of a female doctor at RG Kar Medical College, the Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) inquiry. The court directed that all documents related to the case be handed over to the CBI immediately.
