Media Release
Udupi, Aug 16: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced that in protest against the recent assault on a medical student in Kolkata and the subsequent violence, the national body has directed the suspension of all services, except for emergency services, from 6 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, to 6 AM on Sunday, August 18.
In response, the members of the IMA Udupi-Karavali branch have informed that they will be closing their clinics and hospitals for 24 hours, excluding emergency services.
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Additionally, condemning the recent incident in Kolkata and raising awareness among the general public regarding the safety of working women, the IMA Udupi Karavali, in collaboration with like-minded organizations, will be organizing a silent march on August 17. The march will take place from 6 PM to 7 PM, starting from Board High School in Udupi and ending at Jodukatte.
Menawhile, the office-bearers of IMA Udupi-Karavali met Udupi district commissioner Dr Vidyakumari, submitted a memorandum and also highlighted about the need for organizing the protest.