Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, which has been in the news for the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor at its premises, has issued a notice to 51 of its doctors for promoting a culture of intimidation, endangering the democratic atmosphere of the institution and has been asked to appear before the enquiry committee on September 11.
They have to prove their innocence before the committee, the notice issued by the hospital authority said on September 10.
According to the decision made by the Special Council Committee of the RG Kar Hospital, access to the institution's campus is restricted for those 51 doctors unless summoned by the enquiry committee.
"Additionally, participation in college activities is prohibited," the notice signed by the hospital's principal said.
The list includes senior residents, house staffs, interns and professors.
The hospital has been rocked by protests by junior doctors following the tragic death of a postgraduate trainee doctor at its premises since August 9. The victim was reportedly raped and murdered while on duty, the incident that has triggered nationwide outrage and demonstrations.
The development comes a day after agitating junior doctors in West Bengal said they would continue their 'cease work' to demand justice for the RG Kar hospital medic, despite Supreme Court directions to resume duties by 5 pm on Tuesday.
At the Supreme Court hearing on September 9, the court had urged the protesting doctors to report to work by 5 pm on Tuesday as West Bengal government's counsel Kapil Sibal requested the court to indicate proceedings would be initiated against them.
At the hearing, Sibal argued that 23 people have died and 6,000 were affected since doctors were not coming to work protesting over the trainee doctor's rape and murder.
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