Doctors and medical staff stage nationwide protests in India over rape and murder of trainee medic

A 31-year-old doctor was found murdered at a state-run hospital in Kolkata on August 9, with an autopsy confirming sexual assault. The incident has sparked outrage and protests across India, with thousands calling for justice. Doctors have refused to see non-emergency patients in protest, and medical strikes have cut non-essential services. The government has set up a committee to suggest measures to improve protection for healthcare professionals. Women activists say the incident highlights the ongoing issue of sexual violence against women in India.