IMA urges JAC and doctors to end agitation

Imphal, Feb 24 (UNI) Indian Medical Association (IMA) president A Vivekananda has appealed to the Joint Action Committee (JAC), formed by the family members of a woman who died on February 19 at RIMS, to call off their strike.

The IMA president also urged Regional Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) doctors to resume their services, which they closed down after two female doctors were allegly assaulted by the public.

The JAC had called a general strike and is now threatening to put a blockade on NH 39 and 53 in the state from February 28.

RIMS superintendent said talks were held at Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh's chamber between RIMS authorities and members of the JAC yesterday.

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