Following his decision to resign from his Senior Resident position, junior doctor Aniket Mahato has turned to the public for financial aid to settle a government bond of Rs 30 lakh. Mahato, a key figure in the RG Kar rape-murder case seeking justice, shared a QR code on social media for donations after stepping down from his Senior Residency.
The QR code links to Mahato’s bank account at the Salt Lake branch of South Indian Bank. Government Senior Residency positions are bonded, requiring a payment to the government upon resignation. Mahato justified his crowdfunding plea by citing financial constraints and the Rs 30 lakh bond obligation.
In a letter to state health authorities, Mahato expressed dissatisfaction with delays in his appointment and academic setbacks, leading to mental stress. He stated his reluctance to continue in the Senior Resident role. The health department clarified that failure to serve in designated districts after taxpayer-funded medical education could result in compensation claims.
The Resident Doctors’ Association has scheduled a meeting to address Mahato’s situation. Known for his involvement in the protest by junior doctors following a tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Mahato recently resigned from a leadership position within the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front.
