Delhi's resident doctors begin indefinite strike

The doctors are demanding better time-bound duty hours and salary on time among other demands

ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 22 2015 | 2:14 PM IST

Over 2,000 resident doctors went on an indefinite strike in the national capital on Monday demanding better security at workplace, adequate life-saving and generic drugs, drinking water, time-bound duty hours and salary on time.

According to reports, the doctors' association had given June 21 as the deadline to respond to their demands.

However, emergency services will remain uninterrupted and only private wards and OPD services would be affected.

 

 

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First Published: Jun 22 2015 | 12:36 PM IST

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