KOLKATA: Healthcare services were affected in West Bengal as junior doctors continued their cease work on Wednesday over a host of demands, including proper security at state-run hospitals in the wake of the rape and murder and of their colleague.

Junior doctors in West Bengal resumed an indefinite 'total cease work' on Tuesday, escalating protests over the state government's "failure" to address key demands including enhanced hospital security,

Junior doctors in Bengal have resumed their 'cease-work' protest due to unmet safety and service commitments from the state government. Over 7,000 doctors are not reporting for emergency duties, citing lack of progress on measures such as CCTV installation and enhanced patient services.

Junior doctors in West Bengal resumed an indefinite 'total cease work' to demand improved safety, citing lack of government action after the murder of a woman doctor. They plan a march on October 2, urging public support and calling for administrative changes and better security.

The junior doctors had on September 21 rejoined their duties partially at government hospitals after a 42-day protest.

Junior doctors in West Bengal resumed total ‘cease work’ demanding the state government to ensure safety and security for them at hospitals.