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
The appeal was signed by Dr Sampat Waghmare, President of IMA Phaltan, and Dr Saee Kharade, Secretary of the branch. PIC VIA VINOD KUMAR MENON
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.
Satara doctor suicide: IMA Maharashtra condemns death of woman doc, writes to CM Fadnavis demanding justice and reforms
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), Maharashtra on Friday strongly condemned the Satara doctor's suicide and wrote a letter to CM Devendra Fadnavis demanding justice and reforms in the health sector.
A young government hospital doctor on Thursday committed suicide in Satara district of Maharashtra.
The 28-year-old doctor was found dead in a hotel room in Phaltan town late on Thursday night. In a suicide note written on her palm, the physician, posted in Satara district in western Maharashtra, accused two policemen of rape and mental harassment, the police said.
In a letter addressed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on October 24, the IMA expressed deep sorrow and outrage over the incident, calling it “a reflection of the psychological, administrative, and moral strain” faced by doctors across Maharashtra, particularly those in rural and peripheral hospitals.
The IMA Maharashtra has called for urgent justice, accountability, and reforms to protect doctors working in challenging conditions.
The letter alleged that the deceased doctor was posted at the Sub-District Hospital in Phaltan area of Satara and she was reportedly subjected to sustained mental and physical harassment, despite reaching out to senior officials and police for help.
According to the association, she had even filed an RTI application to inquire about the inaction on her complaints.
The IMA, further in the letter, stated that her death highlights a serious failure of administrative response and demanded that those responsible be held accountable.
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