BSMCH interns call off strike
Security assured, probe on JCD leader's alleged terrorism initiated
Our Correspondent, Barisal
Intern doctors at Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital called off their strike Monday afternoon following the authorities' assurance of ensuring their security and action against alleged extortionists JCD leader Faruk Abdullah Sohel, ex-VP of SBMC Students Union.A committee has also been formed to probe alleged assault on intern doctor Nasir on December 15 on the doctors' hostel campus by Sohel for refusing to Tk 10,000 toll, Dr. Mozammel, director of the hospital said. The committee will submit its report within seven days. The body headed by a deputy director of SBMCH includes its assistant director and an associate professor of SBMC. Meanwhile, Sohel, arrested after filing of a case by Dr Nasir, returned to the campus on Sunday on bail. The decision to withdraw the strike and to form the probe body were taken at a meeting SMBC Principal Dr. M A Bari, SBMCH director Dr. Mozammel Hossain and intern doctors' representatives led by their association president Dr. Rezaul Huq Mamun, held on Monday noon. It is alleged that extortionists led by Sohel collect toll from doctors and hospital staff. Sources in the intern doctors' association said they will go on strike again if security on the campus is not ensured.
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