In a memorandum submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, the federation demanded that the government expedite the investigation and ensure the accused are punished through a fast-track court within 10 days
The federation demanded that the government expedite the investigation. Representational Pic
The Maharashtra State Gazetted Officers’ Federation on Monday warned of launching protests if action is not taken within 10 days against those responsible in the Satara doctor suicide case, news agency PTI reported.
In a memorandum submitted to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, the federation demanded that the government expedite the investigation and ensure the accused are punished through a fast-track court within 10 days.
The federation also called for adequate security for all medical officers and the doctor’s family, along with the immediate formation of a special investigation team (SIT), PTI reported.
The doctor was found dead in a hotel room in Phaltan, Satara, on October 23. A message written on her palm alleged that sub-inspector Gopal Badane had raped her multiple times and that a software engineer had mentally harassed her. Both have since been arrested.
An officer said on October 31 that Fadnavis, who also handles the home portfolio, has directed the director general of police to form an SIT under a woman IPS officer to probe the Satara doctor suicide case.
Supriya Sule meets family of Satara doctor, demands SIT probe into her suicide case
Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule on Monday met the family members of a woman doctor who allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Satara district. MP Supriya Sule further assured the family of the victim of full support in their fight for justice, news agency PTI reported.
While speaking to the media on Monday about the Satara doctor suicide death case, Sule also urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to meet the doctor's family in Beed. The NCP (SP) leader also appealed to CM Fadnavis not to give a "clean chit" to anyone until the probe into the case is completed.
The veteran leader also called for the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) headed by a retired judge to ensure a fair and transparent inquiry.
Sule, while meeting the doctor's family, was accompanied by NCP (SP) MP Bajrang Sonawane and party youth wing president Maheboob Shaikh during her visit.
The doctor, hailing from the Beed district of central Maharashtra, was found dead inside a hotel room in Phaltan town of Satara on October 23. In a suicide note written on her palm, she alleged that sub-inspector Gopal Badane raped her on multiple occasions.
(With PTI inputs)
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