Indian hospitals hit as doctors strike to protest rape, murder of medic

Hospitals and clinics in India shut down on Saturday as medical professionals went on a 24-hour strike to protest the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata. Over one million doctors were expected to participate in the strike, disrupting medical services across the country. The strike began at 6 a.m. and affected elective medical procedures and outpatient consultations. The chief minister of West Bengal supported the protests, demanding a speedy investigation and severe punishment for the culprits. Private clinics and diagnostic centers remained closed in Kolkata. The strike is one of the largest shutdowns of hospital services in recent memory.