*Gadwala* — Former ZP Chairman and Congress party leader Sarita has called for severe punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a female doctor at the Government Arjikar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata on August 9th. Speaking during an ongoing protest, Sarita highlighted the systemic failure in ensuring safety for medical staff and women in healthcare facilities across the country.Sarita’s remarks came as she joined doctors and medical staff in a protest supporting their demands for enhanced safety measures. She emphasized the urgent need for improved security at medical institutions to prevent such heinous crimes.The protest was supported by various Congress party leaders, including Municipal Chairman B.S. Keshav, Ellappa, Pulipati Venkatesh, Narahari Goud, and others. Key figures in attendance also included DTDC Narsimhulu, Tummala Narsimhulu, Kotesh, Alwala Rajasekhara Reddy, Bhaskar Yadav, Janarthan Reddy, Shetty Atmakuru Laxman, and Ranjith Kumar, along with doctors and medical staff.Sarita’s statement underscores a broader concern about the safety of medical personnel and highlights the need for immediate systemic reforms to address these issues effectively.