Bhubaneswar: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata is a matter of concern for everyone and a security issue.
The Union Minister, who arrived at Bhubaneswar to attend an event, also described the incident that took place on August 9 as a big issue in society and echoed the concern of the general public.
Rijiju told reporters that the safety of the medical staff is a matter of concern in view of the incident that happened in West Bengal.
“It is not just about the medical fraternity of the doctors and nurses,” he said, adding: “This is a nationwide issue. It is a security and a big issue in the society. It is a matter of concern for everyone… The general public is also agitated…”
The Union Minister was in Odisha capital to attend the inauguration of the orientation programme for newly elected MLAs of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly.
