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SHILLONG, Aug 17: In a moving display of unity and solidarity, a candlelight vigil was held at Bethany Hospital, Shillong yesterday evening to honour the memory of Dr. Moumita Debnath, a young doctor who tragically lost her life in a recent incident at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The event brought together healthcare professionals and community members to stand against the growing violence faced by doctors in India.
The vigil, which began at 6 pm, was marked by heartfelt speeches and moments of silence. The Medical Superintendent, Dr. Rebekah L. I. Kharsaithiang, delivered a poignant address, expressing the collective grief and anger of the medical community.
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“Dr. Moumita Debnath was on the path to becoming a specialist, dedicating her life to saving others,” Dr. Kharsaiithiang said. “The lives she could have saved and the countless futures she could have touched are now only a painful reminder of what was stolen from her. This candlelight vigil signifies our unity and determination to ensure that no other doctor or woman in this country has to live in fear.”
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