Bengal Health Department Cancels Transfer Order Of 42 Doctors Amid Protests
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He explained that the transfer process is part of the promotional exercise within the Medical Education Service, a lengthy procedure that began two months ago.
The West Bengal Health and Family Welfare Department has rescinded the transfer orders of 42 doctors amid the ongoing outrage and protests following the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday.
Speaking at a press conference, the Principal Secretary of the WB Health and Family Welfare Department, Narayan Swaroop Nigam, stated, "Considering the current situation, we need to maintain normal services across the board. Therefore, we have decided to cancel these transfer orders for now. Any further decisions regarding this matter will be made in a few days."
He explained that the transfer process is part of the promotional exercise within the Medical Education Service, a lengthy procedure that began two months ago.
