This is unsettling for us': doctor's rape and murder spawns new fear among India's female medics
Briefly

Dr Sumita Banerjee highlighted the hypocrisy of the Raksha Bandhan tradition, questioning how men can pledge to protect their sisters while committing acts of violence against women. She called for a shift away from rituals that fail to promote true respect for women, emphasizing the need for a broader societal change in attitudes toward gender equality.
Dr Rooma Sinha expressed her deep loss of safety following the brutal murder of a colleague, describing how she had previously felt secure working late in a hospital. The incident shattered that illusion, making her reconsider her safety while doing her job, which had once felt secure.
Dr Preeti Shetty shared the collective fear among female doctors in the wake of the crime, stating that night shifts and late calls were once routine, and the idea that something so horrific could occur in their daily professional life has left them deeply disturbed.
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