India, Nov. 4 -- The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has begun an indefinite statewide strike from Monday, demanding justice for a woman medical officer from Phaltan whose death they allege remains unresolved. More than 20,000 resident doctors across Maharashtra have joined the protest, bringing non-emergency services at government hospitals to a standstill.

The strike follows the death of a woman doctor at the Phaltan sub-district hospital last month. She is believed to have died by suicide, reportedly leaving a message on her hand accusing a police officer of sustained physical and mental harassment that, colleagues claim, pushed her to take the extreme step.

The Central MARD has urged all local units to continue pe...