BJMC, Sassoon tighten security after Kolkata Incident
Hindustan TimesIn response to the recent tragic incident at Kolkata, the security committee at BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital has swiftly introduced a new standard operating procedure to enhance safety across the campus. As per officials, the key measures of the SOPs recommended by the security committee include a significant increase in security personnel, installation of CCTV cameras. The twelve-member panel is headed by Dr Eknath Pawar, dean of BJMC and includes professors, SGH staff, Pune Police, security staff and representatives of resident doctors. Dr Pawar said, “The medical education department is taking a regular review of the situation, and two meetings have been held to discuss the situation at BJMC and the strike by resident doctors.” As per officials, the key measures of the SOPs recommended by the security committee include a significant increase in security personnel, installation of CCTV cameras, and enhanced indoor and outdoor lighting to boost visibility.