Maharashtra | In a tragic incident from Maharashtra’s Satara district, a woman doctor working at a government hospital was found dead in a hotel room in Phaltan on Thursday night. According to the police, the doctor is believed to have died by suicide, leaving behind a note that accuses two police personnel of rape and mental harassment.
The deceased, originally from Beed district, had been employed at a government facility in Phaltan tehsil. Police were alerted after the woman’s body was discovered hanging in her hotel room, an official confirmed.
Taking immediate notice of the case, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to the Satara Superintendent of Police and ordered the suspension of the two officers named in the note. Fadnavis, who also heads the Home Department, directed authorities to take strict legal action against all those involved, the Chief Minister’s Office stated in an official release.
In a note written on her palm, the doctor alleged that Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane had raped and sexually assaulted her multiple times over the past five months. Another police official, Prashant Bankar, was accused of mentally harassing her during the same period.
Police confirmed that a case has been registered and that the victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Investigations are underway into the allegations mentioned in the note.
Reacting to the incident, Maharashtra State Women’s Commission Chief Rupali Chakankar said, “We have taken serious note of the matter and directed Satara Police to take strong action against the accused. Dedicated teams are tracking down those responsible, and no one involved will be spared.”
The case has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for a thorough investigation and justice for the victim.
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