Kàngra -Striking doctors of Tanda Medical College at Kangra which included faculty members, Resident Doctors and medical students, have decided to resume their duties both in Out Patient Department (OPD) and Operation Theatres ( OT) with continuation of wearing of black badges from this morning at 0930 hrs. This decision of resuming the duties was following intervention of the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and taking cognizance of the case by the Apex Court and in view of the patients sufferings.
Dr. Pardeep Attari General Secretary Teachers welfare Association of Tanda Medical College at Kangra (TAMCOT) told this morning that following extensive discussions and deliberations, we have decided for resumption of routine duties with continuation of protest with the black badges, that was initiated in response to the tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata. Dr Attri said that we understand the gravity of this unfortunate event and the profound impact it has had on our community and the decision to downregulate the strike was made with careful considerations, aiming to facilitate a return to normalcy and to ensure that our academic and medical responsibilities are upheld.
He said that the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has been very sympathetic on this tragedy as well as on improving the security situation across all health institutes in Himachal Pradesh, in a meeting today. Dr Attari said that CM also assured that HP government stands with medical fraternity in these testing times and was pragmatic towards need of a strict Medical Persons Act.
Dr. Pardeep Attari further said that Supreme court of India has taken cognizance of the matter and has set up a National task force to look into safety and well being of medical professionals. He said that SC has also directed CBI for status report in 2 days and appealed medical fraternity to resume duties.
He said that our primary goal remains to support the affected family and to advocate for comprehensive measures that will enhance the safety and security of all members within our institution and beyond.
He said that we will continue to work closely with relevant authorities and keep a follow up of all the demands raised during this agitation.
Dr Attari thanked all members for their solidarity, patience, and commitment during this difficult time and requested all to continue wearing black badges till a final decision is made.
With inputs from UNI