A state-run medical college in Assam has issued an advisory 'in the greater interest of doctors, students and staff members of the hospital' and has said 'all hostel borders should abide by the hostel norms and regulations laid by the institute and administration'. The advisory comes days after a postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College while on duty on the night of August 8 in Kolkata. The semi-naked body of the 32-year-old woman was found in the seminar hall of the government-run hospital in the West Bengal capital.
However, Silchar Medical College and Hospital cancelled its earlier advisory after facing the flak and said a new advisory will be issued soon.
The advisory read, "Female doctors, students, and staff should generally avoid isolated, poorly lit, and sparsely populated areas. Female doctors, students, and staff should, as much as possible, avoid situations where they are alone."
"Avoid going off-campus during late or odd hours. All Hostel borders should abide by the hostel norms & regulations laid by the institute and administration. Be cautious and avoid associating with individuals who appear unknown or are suspicious in nature," the advisory said.
"While on duty you should be well composed emotionally, remain alert about the surroundings and should graciously interact with the public, so that you don't attract unnecessary attention of unscrupulous people," the advisory added in another point. The document said students and women doctors must immediately communicate any grievances to internal committees to address harassment or ragging.
