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Rajasthan: Govt medicos to go on strike on Wednesday in solidarity with private doctors

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Jaipur: Medical services in Rajasthan are likely to be seriously affected on Wednesday with government doctors and faculty members at medical colleges announcing a one-day mass leave in solidarity with private doctors agitating against the Right to Heath Bill.
Emergency services, however, will be exempted.
Private hospitals and nursing homes in Rajasthan have been shut for several days due to a strike by private doctors, leading to a rush of patients in government hospitals.
Private doctors have been striking to demand the withdrawal of the bill, which was passed in the assembly last week.
On Tuesday, the All Rajasthan In-Service Doctors’ Association announced the one-day strike in support of the agitating private doctors.
Association general secretary Dr Shankar Bamnia said more than 15,000 in-service (government) doctors will go on a one-day mass leave in support of the private doctors’ movement against the Right to Health Bill. Resident doctors and medical college faculties will also join the strike.
“All doctors will be on a one-day mass leave in support of the (private doctors’) movement,” Bamnia said.
Bamnia, however, said emergency services will not be affected.

The protesting doctors have claimed that the bill will increase bureaucratic interference in their functioning.
According to the bill, every resident of the state will have the right to emergency treatment and care “without prepayment” at any “public health institution, health care establishment and designated health care centres”.
Dr Vijay Kapoor, secretary of the Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes Society, said their agitation entered the 11th day on Tuesday.
Claiming that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has not yet called them for talks, Kapoor said he should directly speak with the agitating doctors instead of spending lakhs of rupees on advertisements.
Chief Secretary Usha Sharma and senior state officials held a meeting with a delegation of the agitating private hospital operators on Sunday and assured them to hold a discussion on their suggestions regarding the bill.
However, the doctors were adamant and said any discussion would be possible only after the bill was withdrawn.
The bill was passed following the recommendations by a select committee.
Before the bill was amended, the draft mentioned “any health care provider, establishment or facility, including private provider, establishment or facility, public health institution, health care establishment and designated health care centres, qualified”.
According to the amended bill that was passed, “designated health care centres” mean health care centres as prescribed in the rules, which are yet to be framed.
The private doctors said their one-point demand is the bill’s withdrawal and any discussion on the points in it will be held only after the government fulfills the demand.
Health Minister Parsadi Lal has already clarified that the bill will not be withdrawn because all the suggestions from doctors have already been incorporated and hence the demand was not justified.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 28, 2023
Telangana govt steals dead bodies..: Bandi Sanjay on medico’s suicide

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Hyderabad: Taking a jibe at chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president, Bandi Sanjay, on Monday alleged that Telangana had become the only state that “steals dead bodies” in order to alter the outcome of controversial deaths.
In a dharna conducted at the BJP party office in the city, Sanjay asserted that the BJP after taking over the Telangana with full power, would follow the Uttar Pradesh model, bulldoze the houses of those involved in crimes against the women,” adding, “He had never seen any government steal dead bodies so they could keep the truth out”.
Sanjay cited slain PG medical student Dr D. Preeethi, who died by suicide on February 26 allegedly due to continuous harassment by her senior classmate.
Preethi, a first-year postgraduate (MD) student in the Department of Anesthesia at Kakatiya Medical College (KMC) in Warangal attempted to end her life on February 22 allegedly due to harassment by a senior.
When her situation turned critical, Dr Preethi was brought to Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS).
Warangal police have registered a case under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against the senior and took up an investigation.
Mohammed Saif, who was accused in Preethi’s suicide attempt, was booked by the police in the Warangal district.
Sanjay alleged that the haste and secrecy surrounding the police escorting her body from the NIMS hospital for a post-mortem examination and compelling the family to rush through the funeral is the state government’s ‘conspiracy’ to portray a murder case as a suicide.

“She was not alive when brought to NIMS but the government enacted a drama of ‘treating’ her for four days. The police used the dead girl’s hand for fingerprints to unlock her phone and deleted anything that could implicate the accused,” alleged Sanjay.
Bandi on occasions earlier had termed the suicide a murder and alleged a “love jihad” angle. “They are targeting women and harassing them in the name of ‘love-jihad’. In order to dilute the case, they are charging the culprit with ineffective cases,” Bandi had stated communalising the medico’s death and slamming the state for their alleged attempt to cover it.
He further slammed the state government over the exgratia amount of Rs 10 lakh announced for the family of the deceased. “This is not even equal to the value of the wristwatch that costs Rs 20 lakh worn by KCR’s daughter,” remarked Sanjay.
“Every atrocity against women in Telangana has the involvement of either a BRS leader or an AIMIM leader or their relatives. The Chief Minister does not even react or respond be it the gang rape of a girl in Jubilee Hills, a BRS leader raping a girl in Nirmal, or the action of the BRS MLA from Khammam that forced a family to commit suicide. Women do not feel safe in Telangana. KCR’s focus is on saving his daughter from the Delhi liquor scam,” he alleged, slamming the BRS.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 7, 2023
Medico’s suicide case: Telangana govt transfers KMC HoD

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Hyderabad: In the case of PG medico Dr Preethi’s suicide case, on Thursday, the Telangana government transferred the head of the department at Kakatiya Medical College, Hanumkonda, Dr K Nagarjuna Reddy.
With immediate effect, Reddy was transferred to the role of professor of anesthesia at the government medical college in Bhupalpally. Health Secretary SAM Rizvi directed the Director of Medical Education and the college’s principal to take appropriate measures.
Dr. Preethi’s family had urged action against the HoD, alleging that he had failed to act in a timely manner after being informed of the alleged harassment by the senior doctor.
Her father, Narender, stated that there would be no genuine investigation and that justice could not be served if the HoD remained in office.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 3, 2023
Telangana medico’s suicide: Kavitha writes open letter to Dr Preethi’s parents

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Hyderabad: BRS MLA Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday wrote an open letter to the deceased tribal medico Dr Preethi’s parents Narendar and Sharadha and expressed deep sorrow for what happened to the young junior doctor.
“As a mother, her death anguished me a lot. I was one of the crores of people who prayed for her recovery. I am unable to digest that Preethi, who is studying her post-graduation in medicine battling many odds. Society has lost a great doctor. I express my condolences,” she said in the letter.
The BRS MLC promised to stand by Preethi’s family and make sure that the culprits get justice. “We will make sure such incidents dont happen again. The whole state stands by you. I pray to God to give you both the strength in these difficult times,” she said.
Preethi, a first-year student of the postgraduate (MD) in the department of Anaesthesia in Warangal allegedly took a lethal injection while on duty at MGM Hospital on February 22.
The same day she was shifted to Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad, where she succumbed on February 26.
The letter also mentioned that precious time was lost in shifting the student to NIMS. It was felt that she could have been kept under treatment at MGM.
Last rites of the 26-year-old tribal were performed at Girni Thanda in Jangaon district on Monday afternoon.
While she was under treatment at NIMS, the governor had visited the hospital to enquire about her condition and to console the family members.

Warangal police on February 24 arrested Preethi’s senior M. A. Saif, a second year student in the department of anaesthesia.
Police said targeted harassment of Preethi by her senior could have driven her to take the extreme step.
Police booked Saif for abetment to suicide. He was also booked under Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Anti-Ragging Act.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 28, 2023
Telangana govt supporting ‘love jihad’: VHP, Bajrang Dal protest medico’s suicide

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Hyderabad: Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday protested against Telangana Government over the death of Warangal PG medical student Dr. Preethi.
“The incompetent government’s rule is supporting rapes and love jihads. There have been many such incidents in the past and the actions of love-jihad extremists are increasing day by day with the government’s backing. Kakatiya Medical student D Preethi passed away at 9:10 PM on Sunday due to Saif. Bajrang dal condemns this incident,” said Bajrang Dal Telangana state convener Sivaramulu.
The effigy of the government was burnt at Koti Crossroads in the presence of Bajrang Dal. A protest was conducted in the Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda by VHP’s Durga Vahini, the female wing.
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday staged a protest at Kaktiya Medical College in Warangal.
Carrying ABVP flags and raising slogans, the protestors marched towards Kakatiya Medical College (KMC) but were stopped by the police at the main gate. The protestors had an argument with the policemen, triggering tension.
The ABVP men were demanding the suspension of KMC Principal Mohan Das and Head of the Department Nagarjuna Reddy.
26-year-old Preethi, a first-year student of the postgraduate (MD) in the department of Anaesthesia, attempted suicide on February 22 allegedly by taking a lethal injection while on duty at AMGM Hospital. She succumbed at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) on Sunday night.
The police have already arrested Preethi’s senior M. A. Saif, a second-year student in the department of Anaesthesia.

Police said targeted harassment of Preethi by her senior could have driven her to commit suicide.
Police booked Saif for abetment to suicide. He was also booked under the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and Anti-Ragging Act.
Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday remarked that in the case of the Warangal Medico Preethi’s suicide, it is clearly visible that chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao is in support of ‘one community’.
Sanjay was indirectly referring to the dead victim’s senior MA Saif, who belongs to the Muslim community and is the main accused in the case. Sanjay in the past had also referred to the case as a clear case of ‘love jihad’.
(With inputs from IANS).
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 27, 2023
Telangana: Medico’s suicide shows KCR’s support to one community, says Bandi

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Hyderabad: Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday remarked that in the case of the Warangal Medico Preethi’s suicide, it is clearly visible that chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao is in support of ‘one community’.
Sanjay was indirectly referring to the dead victim’s senior MA Saif, who belongs to the Muslim community and is the main accused in the case. Sanjay in the past had also referred to the case as a clear case of ‘love jihad’.
“Dr Preethi’s death is quite sad. I pray to God that her soul finds peace and her family members find strength. I feel so sad of the fact that she had high potential. This is definitely a murder. Lack of response from the government inspite of a complaint is the reason for this gruesome incident,” he tweeted.
డా.ప్రీతి మరణం అత్యంత బాధాకరం.తన ఆత్మకు శాంతి చేకూరాలని,వారి కుటుంబసభ్యులకు ధైర్యాన్ని ప్రసాదించాలని భగవంతుడిని కోరుకుంటున్నాను.
ఎంతో భవిష్యత్ ఉన్న తను చనిపోవడం నా మనసును తీవ్రంగా కలిచివేసింది.ఇది ముమ్మాటికీ హత్యే.ఫిర్యాదు చేయగానే ప్రభుత్వం పట్టించుకోకపోవడంవల్లే ఈ దారుణం జరిగింది
— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) February 26, 2023
Sanjay also questioned the chief minister on his lack of response to the incident.
“Is it because the student is a tribal? Will you Rs 10 lakh ex gratia change anything for the parents? This proves that under KCR’s rule, criminals, if they have the support of the BRS and AIMIM, can resort to any act,” he further remarked.
Sanjay also demanded for an investigation by a sitting judge into the case. “KCR is in support of a community and this incident clearly shows that. We will fight until the culprits find punishment. Girls like Preethi should not go through this again and it is everybody’s responsibility,” he said.
కేసీఆర్ కేవలం ఒక వర్గానికి కొమ్ము కాస్తున్నారని, ఈ ఘటన అద్దం పడుతోంది. ప్రీతి ఆత్మహత్య ఘటనపై సిట్టింగ్ జడ్జితో విచారణ జరిపించాలి. తన మరణానికి కారకులైన దుర్మార్గులను శిక్షించే వరకు పోరాడతాం. భవిష్యత్తులో ప్రీతి లాంటి అమ్మాయిలకు ఈ దుస్థితి రాకుండా చూడాల్సిన బాధ్యత మనందరిది.
— Bandi Sanjay Kumar (@bandisanjay_bjp) February 26, 2023
The government of Telangana has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation while a state minister has promised another Rs 20 lakhs to the family of a post-graduate student who allegedly committed suicide due to harrasment by her senior.
Dharavathi Preethi, studying at the Kakatiya Medical College in Telangana’s Warangal town, succumbed at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad on Sunday night, five days after she allegedly took a lethal injection.

Tension prevailed at the NIMS as the victim’s family refused to allow the body to be shifted to the Gandhi Hospital for autopsy till the government explained the cause of death and suspend the department head and the principal.
The family relented after the government gave them some assurances.
The victim’s father D. Narendra told reporters that while the government announced a Rs 10 lakh compensation, the state Minister for Panchayat Raj E. Dayakar Rao promised Rs 20 lakhs.
Narendra said the Minister also assured them that a government job in the Panchayat Raj Department will be given to a member of the family.
Dayakar Rao also reportedly assured the family that the case will be investigated by a sitting judge.
Leaders of some opposition parties and students’ groups tried to stop the ambulance carrying the body to Gandhi Hospital.
They wanted to take the body to Pragati Bhavan, the official residence of the Chief Minister.
Police arrested the protesters.
The body was later shifted to Gandhi Hospital and after autopsy handed over to the family.
Preethi’s body was later taken to her native village in Jangaon district, where the last rites will be performed on Monday.
Warangal police on February 24 arrested Preethi’s senior M. A. Saif, a second year student in the department of anaesthesia.
Police said the targeted harassment of Preethi by her senior which could have driven her to attempt suicide.
Saif was booked for abetment to suicide as well as under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Anti-Ragging Act.
Warangal Police Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said that insulting behavior also comes under ragging.
According to the police, Saif was making insulting comments about her in a WhatsApp group.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 27, 2023
Telangana: WhatsApp chats analysed in PG medico’s attempted suicide case

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Hyderabad: Warangal Police Commissioner AV Ranganath said that WhatsApp chats have been analysed in the PG medical student D Preethi’s attempted suicide case.
He said that officials have analysed the WhatsApp chats which revealed that the accused resorted to targeted harassment of Dr. Preethi to insult her.
“The intelligent and brave girl, who attended the UPSC interview in the past, expressed her anguish over his “bossism” and “persistent harassment” through WhatsApp chats. She looked up what could happen if a healthy person takes certain anesthesia drugs on Google. This could be considered an attempt to commit suicide,” he said.
He however added that it was too early to come to a conclusion at this juncture.
The official further said, “We are awaiting toxicology report from NIMS hospital which will help ascertain the facts.”
The Warangal police on Friday arrested Dr. MA Saif, a second-year post-graduate medical student of the Kakatiya Medical College (KMC) in connection with the alleged suicide attempt by Dr. D Preethi.
A V Ranganath said that Dr. Saif was arrested based on a complaint filed by the father of Dr. Preethi under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Section 4 of the Telangana Prohibition of Ragging Act. Saif was remanded to judicial custody.
The victim’s father Narender, an ASI in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) lodged a complaint against Dr. Saif at Matwada police station accusing him of persistently harassing his daughter.

The police booked Dr. Saif on charges of instigating Preethi to attempt suicide by subjecting her to constant harassment by posting “insulting comments” about her on the WhatsApp groups managed by some of the PG medical first and second year students of the KMC.
Ranganath referring to some unsubstantiated allegations being circulated on social media said there is no laxity on the part of the police in attending to the complaint filed by Dr. Preethi’s father. An impartial and discrete investigation is underway into the case, he told reporters.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 24, 2023