The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has thrust the issue of violence against healthcare workers into the national spotlight. This tragic incident has reignited calls from medical professionals across India for the enactment of a robust Central law to safeguard healthcare workers. Although a draft bill addressing this issue was prepared by the Central government in 2019, it has yet to be implemented, leaving the healthcare community vulnerable.
