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RG Kar rape, murder: Medical consultants move Supreme Court for strong preventive mechanism
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19 Aug 2024
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Medical consultants have moved the Supreme Court seeking the implementation of a robust preventive mechanism following the rape and murder of a patient at RG Kar Medical College. They argue that the incident highlights systemic failures in hospital safety protocols. The petition calls for the establishment of stringent measures to protect patients, particularly women, from sexual violence within healthcare institutions. The case underscores the urgent need for enhanced security and accountability in medical facilities.