Maharashtra Doctor Found Dead, Su*cide Note On Palm Sparks R*pe Investigation

The late doctor was working as a medical officer at Phaltan sub-distr.ict hospital and had raised similar allegations in a letter addressed to the Deputy Superintendent of Police

In a shocking turn of events, a female doctor in Maharashtra’s Satara died by suicide after reportedly being r*ped four times in five months. She was found by a police sub-inspector (SI) on Thursday night. There was a written note on her left palm, which accused SI Gopal Badne of physical and mental abuse. She wrote that his repeated harassment forced her to take her own life. Bande has now been suspended. In the same note, she also accused Officer Prashant Bankar of mental harassment. Read to know more about the case here.

Maharashtra Doctor R*ped

The note read, “Police inspector Gopal Badne is the reason I died. He raped me four times. He subjected me to rape, mental and physical abuse for more than five months.” The late doctor was working as a medical officer at Phaltan sub-district hospital and had raised similar allegations in a letter addressed to the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the Sub-Divisional Office, Phaltan, Rural Police Department, of harassment and even sought legal action against them.

In her letter, she identified Badne, Sub-Divisional Police Inspector Patil, and Assistant Police Inspector Ladputre, explaining that she was under immense stress and urging authorities to investigate the matter and take action against the responsible officers. Following this, Badne was suspended on the orders of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The doctor’s suicide on Thursday night sparked a political uproar across the state the following day.

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State Congress leader Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar criticised the Mahayuti government over the Satara doctor’s suicide, highlighting police exploitation and ignored complaints. He called for strict action against the accused and those who shielded them. The BJP assured a thorough probe, with a FIR being registered and teams deployed to arrest one absconding officer. Women were urged to report grievances via the 112 helpline. The NCP and Maharashtra State Commission for Women demanded accountability, directing police to investigate inaction and conduct a full inquiry. The case has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice.

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First Published: October 24, 2025 5:30 PM