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A woman government doctor in Satara, Maharashtra, was found dead after alleging rape by a police Sub-Inspector, Gopal Badane, and mental harassment by a software engineer, Prashant Bankar, in a suicide note. Both men have been arrested. The case has sparked outrage, with relatives alleging harassment of the doctor and political interference in her work. Allegations of pressured medical report changes and previous complaints being ignored have surfaced. Political figures are trading accusations regarding pressure put on the victim. Family members are calling for justice and highlighting the financial burdens the doctor faced.

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Maharashtra Doctor’s Death Sparks Outrage: Police Officer Arrested, Allegations of Political Interference Emerge

PUNE/SATARA, October 26, 2025 – A cloud of grief and anger hangs over Maharashtra as investigations continue into the death of a woman government doctor in Satara district. The doctor, found dead on Thursday, October 23, 2025, allegedly took her own life after accusing a police Sub-Inspector (PSI), Gopal Badane, of rape and a software engineer, Prashant Bankar, of mental harassment.

PSI Badane surrendered to Phaltan Rural Police Station on Saturday evening, October 25, 2025 and was immediately arrested. Bankar was apprehended in Pune earlier that day and has been remanded to police custody for four days.

The doctor’s suicide note, reportedly written on her palm, details allegations of repeated rape by Badane and mental harassment by Bankar. A case of rape and abetment of suicide has been registered against the two men.

The case has ignited a firestorm of accusations and demands for a thorough investigation. Relatives of the victim allege she was subjected to constant harassment at work, including pressure to alter medical reports, particularly concerning autopsy results. They also claim that previous complaints filed by the doctor against PSI Badane were ignored.

“She complained multiple times about harassment, but her grievances were not addressed,” a relative told local news channels.

Political tensions are also escalating, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve accusing former BJP MP Ranjitsingh Naik Nimbalkar of pressuring the doctor in the past. Nimbalkar has vehemently denied the allegations. BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has called for the investigation of an MP who he says pressured the doctor, without naming any leader.

The doctor’s family described her as a dedicated professional with aspirations of pursuing an MD. She also carried the burden of student loan debt taken to fund her MBBS studies. Her cremation took place in her hometown of Wadwani on Friday night.

The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities are facing mounting pressure to deliver justice in this disturbing case. Anyone experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts is urged to seek help. Resources are available through helplines such as Connecting NGO at 1800 843 4353 or 9922001122.

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