Amid concerns over workplace security following a doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata , the Maharashtra State Medical Education Department has conducted a "security audit" of its medical schools. The audit, led by the Maharashtra police, recommended enhanced security measures, including more guards and functional CCTV cameras, particularly in areas where post-graduate students and resident doctors work. The Maharashtra Security Force has been tasked with implementing these recommendations.
Additionally, security around hostels and quarters for female students will be increased, and medical superintendents have been instructed to inspect on-call rooms and report any necessary improvements. The Maharashtra State Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) representatives emphasized the importance of not only installing but also maintaining functional CCTV cameras and ensuring well-equipped…
