Avoid Roaming Alone on Campus at Night”: SMCH Issues Advisory to Female Doctors Following Kolkata Incident, Sparks Backlash
In the wake of a recent incident in Kolkata, Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) has issued an advisory to its female doctors, cautioning them against roaming alone on campus at night. The advisory, which was ostensibly intended to ensure the safety of women on campus, has sparked a significant backlash, with critics arguing that it places the burden of safety on potential victims rather than addressing the root causes of violence and insecurity.
