Police arrested Prashant Bankar, one of the two accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor in Phaltan taluka of Satara. The other accused, Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne, is still absconding, and a search is underway to nab him, an official said
The accused will be produced in court today. Representational Pic
Satara police in Maharashtra have arrested Prashant Bankar, one of the two accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor in Phaltan taluka. Satara Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi said Bankar will be produced in court on Saturday.
The second accused, Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne, remains absconding, and a manhunt is underway.
According to the ANI, while speaking to reporters, SP Doshi said, "Police arrested Prashant Bankar, one of the two accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor in Phaltan taluka. He will be produced in court today. The other accused, Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne, is still absconding, and a search is underway to nab him."
Earlier, speaking on the case, SP Doshi said, "A woman doctor committed suicide. A note was found written on her palm naming two people, including a police official. A case has been registered against them under charges of rape and abetment to suicide. The accused PSI has been suspended from duty. Our teams are trying to locate the two accused. A thorough probe and stringent action will be taken."
As per ANI, officials said that the woman doctor died by suicide in Satara on Friday, leaving a note written on her hand that named a police official and two others.
The victim's cousin alleged that the doctor had been facing political pressure related to her work. "There was a lot of police and political pressure on her to make wrong mortem reports. She tried to complain about it. My sister should get justice," the cousin told ANI.
Another cousin demanded strict punishment for those involved. "The accused should get the strictest of punishment," he said.
In addition, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has condemned the death of the doctor at Phaltan in Maharashtra and has called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident.
According to a statement issued by FAIMA, "India expresses deep anguish and grave concern over the tragic death of the doctor, a young and dedicated government medical officer serving at Sub-District Hospital, Phaltan (District Satara, Maharashtra). Her untimely demise has deeply shaken the entire medical fraternity across the nation."
IMA Phaltan demands thorough probe into Satara doctor death case
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Phaltan Branch has expressed deep sorrow over the death of doctor, who allegedly died by suicide, and has urged authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the case.
In a letter addressed to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Tahsildar, and Deputy Superintendent of Police of Phaltan, the association stated that the incident was extremely unfortunate and called for strict action against those found guilty.
“All members of the IMA Phaltan Branch extend heartfelt condolences on the demise of our colleague, doctor. We request that a detailed and fair investigation be carried out and that justice be ensured,” the letter read.
The appeal was signed by Dr Sampat Waghmare, President of IMA Phaltan, and Dr Saee Kharade, Secretary of the branch.
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