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RG Kar Rape-Murder Case: The doctors in Delhi are continuing their protest for the 11th day against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital. The protest continues despite the Supreme Court asking them to resume their work. Patient services in hospitals across Delhi have been severely affected by the protest.

Last Tuesday, the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder case in Kolkata and established a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to develop guidelines for safeguarding doctors and other healthcare workers. Chaired by Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, the task force is required to present its interim report within three weeks. However, some medical associations have voiced concerns about the task force's composition.

"We don't understand the basis for selecting the task force members. There should have been representation from resident doctors, which is what we have been advocating for," an official of the doctors' body said.

"Additionally, there should be representation from professors of government medical colleges as acts of violence are predominantly observed in government hospitals, not in private facilities," it added. 

Meanwhile, the AIIMS Delhi authorities have announced a security audit in the hospital. This comes as the doctors have been protesting demanding security at the working place.

Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Dr Rima Dada, AIIMS spokesperson said, "Our director M Srinivas has assured safety and security to our doctors. He has formed two committees for it. One committee will address their immediate concerns. A collaborated internal security audit will happen".

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In another significant development, Professor Manas Kumar Bandopadhyay has been appointed the principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, a week after Prof Suhrita Paul stepped down from the post.

Protests erupted across the nation after a 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered at RG Kar hospital in Kolkata. The incident triggered a massive row raising concerns over the safety of the country.

(With inputs from agencies)