Demand for Justice: Alleged Suicide Sparks Outcry in Maharashtra

Family members of a woman doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra demand a Special Investigation Team to probe the case. Allegations include rape and harassment by police and a software engineer, sparking wider political debate on women's safety in the state.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chhatrapatisambhajinagar | Updated: 27-10-2025 21:56 IST | Created: 27-10-2025 21:56 IST
Demand for Justice: Alleged Suicide Sparks Outcry in Maharashtra
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In Maharashtra's Satara district, the family of a woman doctor who allegedly committed suicide is calling for a Special Investigation Team to probe the case. The family demands swift legal proceedings, expressing distrust in the current investigative efforts.

Allegations against police sub-inspector Gopal Badane and software engineer Prashant Bankar involve serious charges of rape and harassment. The incident has drawn the attention of political figures, including Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who referred to the suicide as an 'institutionalised murder.'

With calls for an impartial inquiry and political voices raising concerns over women's safety, the case has ignited a broader debate about governance and security in the region. As the situation unfolds, questions regarding evidence tampering and deeper conspiracies continue to emerge.

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