**Assam Medical College Issues Controversial Advisory for Women Doctors and Students Following Kolkata Incident**

In response to the recent tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Assam’s Silchar Medical College and Hospital has released an advisory aimed at women doctors and students. The advisory urges them to “avoid situations where they are alone” and to “gracefully interact with the public to avoid attracting unnecessary attention from unscrupulous individuals.” The advisory has sparked significant backlash on social media, with critics labeling it as “misogynistic” and calling for better on-campus safety measures.

The advisory, which has faced harsh criticism, emphasizes the need for female doctors, students, and staff to avoid isolated, poorly lit, and sparsely populated areas and to avoid being alone whenever possible. Female students are specifically advised not to leave their hostels or lodging rooms at night unless absolutely necessary and to inform authorities if they do.

Additionally, the advisory recommends against going off-campus during late or odd hours and urges adherence to hostel norms and regulations. It also advises caution in associating with unknown or suspicious individuals and stresses the importance of having a means of making emergency contact.

The document also instructs women on maintaining emotional composure and remaining alert while interacting with the public to avoid attracting negative attention. It encourages immediate communication of any grievances related to harassment or ragging to internal committees.

Despite its stated intention to protect the hospital’s doctors, students, and staff, the advisory has been met with strong opposition from the campus community. Students and the Junior Doctors’ Association have condemned the advisory, calling its language disturbing and demanding improved security measures, including better lighting on campus, enhanced security in doctors’ rooms, and more CCTV cameras.

Social media users have also criticized the advisory for implicitly holding women responsible for acts of sexual violence and urging them to “behave.” One user remarked, “The advisory should be for the men and not women,” while another questioned, “Can any female doctor feel safe even at their own workplace reading such notices?”

For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned.