‘Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Neither First, Nor Last Case Of Violence’: IMA Gives 2 Days To Centre, State

The IMA has given “an ultimatum” of two days to meet their demands, which include declaring hospitals as safe zones, defining security measures and bringing in the Healthcare Service Personnel and Clinical Establishments Bill, 2019. As per the draft law, those committing violence against healthcare professionals shall be sent to jail for six months to five years, with a fine of Rs 50,000 to Rs 5 lakh