Tragic Case of Female Doctor's Suicide in Maharashtra Sparks Arrests

A 28-year-old female doctor's suicide, following alleged rape and harassment, has led to the arrest of a police officer and a software engineer in Maharashtra. The post-mortem identified 'asphyxia due to hanging' as the cause of death. Police investigate multiple angles in this compelling case.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 28-10-2025 20:24 IST | Created: 28-10-2025 20:24 IST
Tragic Case of Female Doctor's Suicide in Maharashtra Sparks Arrests
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A shocking incident in Maharashtra has seen the arrest of a police officer and a software engineer following the suicide of a 28-year-old female doctor. The doctor, employed at a government hospital in Satara district, was found dead in a hotel room in Phaltan town, with evidence pointing to suicide.

Authorities have confirmed 'asphyxia due to hanging' as the cause of death via post-mortem. Prior to her death, the doctor reportedly left a suicide note on her palm, accusing PSI Gopal Badane of rape and Software Engineer Prashant Bankar of mental harassment.

The case has unraveled further layers, highlighting a series of communications between the doctor and the accused right up to the time of her death. Police investigations continue as they explore additional motives and verify details of the accusations.

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