Docs marching towards Parl against NMC Bill detained

Medical students shout slogans during a protest against National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill, which they say will result in deterioration of medical studies and services, in New Delhi. Reuters photo

Several doctors were detained by the Delhi Police while they were marching towards Parliament on Thursday to protest the passage of the National Medical Council Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

The police said protesting doctors were detained and some of them were let off later.

The area around Parliament saw a heavy deployment of police. The roads around it were barricaded, slowing vehicular movement in the area.