Dr Vandana Das Murder: Life Sentence Disappoints IMA, Calls for Appeal
Dr Vandana Das Murder: Life Sentence Disappoints IMA, Calls for Appeal
- •IMA expresses disappointment over life imprisonment for G Sandeep in Dr Vandana Das murder case, urges Kerala government to appeal for maximum punishment.
- •Kollam Additional District and Sessions Court sentenced G Sandeep to life imprisonment, plus 30 years under different counts, for the May 2023 murder.
- •IMA calls the verdict a setback, demanding hospitals be declared protected zones and strengthening of existing hospital protection laws.
- •KGMOA welcomes the verdict but highlights inadequate safety measures for healthcare workers, expecting maximum punishment for the "rarest of rare" crime.
- •KGMOA recommends deploying SISF, police aid posts, security audits, triage systems, and improved CCTV to enhance hospital safety.
