SMCH Advisory: The authorities of Assam's Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) have issued an advisory to the female doctors and other staff to avoid roaming alone in night. This advisory is issued due to movement on campus in the wake of the alleged rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in Kolkata government medical hospital.
The state medical college has been facing backlash and is being heavily trolled due to this. This advisory is issued by the principal cum chief superintendent of the institute, Dr Bhaskar Gupta. According to Dr Gupta, the advisory was issued given the recent tragic and reprehensible incident at R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata.
They mentioned that, "Female doctors, students, and staff should, as much as possible, avoid situations where they are alone. Refrain from leaving hostel or lodging rooms during night hours unless necessary, with prior information to the concerned authority."
“Any issues or grievances should be immediately communicated to the chairman or members of the gender harassment committee, disciplinary committee, internal-complaint committee, and anti-ragging committee.” was further added.
The measures issued in the advisory are as follows-
The state medical college has been facing backlash and is being heavily trolled due to this. This advisory is issued by the principal cum chief superintendent of the institute, Dr Bhaskar Gupta. According to Dr Gupta, the advisory was issued given the recent tragic and reprehensible incident at R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata.
They mentioned that, "Female doctors, students, and staff should, as much as possible, avoid situations where they are alone. Refrain from leaving hostel or lodging rooms during night hours unless necessary, with prior information to the concerned authority."
“Any issues or grievances should be immediately communicated to the chairman or members of the gender harassment committee, disciplinary committee, internal-complaint committee, and anti-ragging committee.” was further added.
The measures issued in the advisory are as follows-
- 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.
- Refrain from leaving the hostel or lodging rooms during night hours unless necessary, with prior information to the concerned authority, Avoid going off-campus during late or odd hours. All hostel boarders should abide by the hostel norms and regulations laid down by the institute and administration.
- Be cautious and avoid associating with individuals who appear unknown or suspicious.
- Always ensure you have a means of making emergency contact in case of urgent situations.
- 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 from unscrupulous people.