Kolkata rape and murder: Protests intensify after mob vandalises hospital

India's largest association of doctors announces a nationwide strike of non-emergency services on Saturday.

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The hospital was attacked on Wednesday during the massive Reclaim the Night march held in Kolkata city to protest against the brutal crime.

Smaller protests were also held in many other Indian cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) - the country's largest grouping of doctors - has announced a nationwide strike of non-emergency services on Saturday.

Doctor's associations in other cities and political parties in West Bengal have also planned marches on Friday and over the weekend to protest against the attack.

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