Rs 2 Lakh For Families Of Patients Who Died Due To Medical Services Disruption: Mamata Banerjee
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"It is sad and unfortunate that we have lost 29 precious lives due to disruption in health services," Mamata Banerjee said
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said her government will pay compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of 29 people who died, allegedly after not getting treatment due to the doctors' strike over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. It is sad and unfortunate that we have lost 29 precious lives due to disruption in health services because of long drawn cease work by junior doctors.In order to extend a helping hand to the bereaved families, State Government announces a token financial relief of Rs. 2 lakh...
Junior doctors have been on a 'cease work' protest since August 9. A civil volunteer has been arrested for the alleged rape and murder of the junior doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The case sparked outrage across the nation and led to protests across Bengal and other cities.
