NEW DELHI: The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) sent a letter to Union health minister JP Nadda on Sunday announcing a nationwide halting of elective services in hospitals tomorrow in solidarity with RG Kar Medical College residents.
FORDA on Saturday sent another letter demanding immediate action.
In their letter, FORDA warned that if their demands are not met within 24 hours they will consider escalating their action which may include shutting down hospital services.
The body of a second-year respiratory medicine trainee was found in a hospital seminar hall on August 9, with initial reports pointing to severe injuries, including strangulation and sexual assault.
The victim was discovered semi-nude, with bloodstains and a broken collarbone.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)
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