Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Shiv Sena (UBT) Demands Probe in Doctor Suicide Case
A doctor in Satara, Maharashtra, was found dead, leading to a demand for a high-level investigation.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) party alleges that a former BJP MP and his associates pressured the local administration to protect those involved.
The doctor's family claims irregularities in the investigation and post-mortem, seeking an SIT probe.
The doctor had accused a police officer of rape and another man of harassment, naming them in a suicide note.
Authorities have arrested the accused, but the Shiv Sena (UBT) wants an independent probe, while Deputy CM Fadnavis defends the accused politicians.
Shiv Sena (UBT) demands an independent probe into the doctor's alleged suicide.
The doctor was a medical officer at Phaltan Sub-District Hospital in Satara.
The doctor's family alleged irregularities in the post-mortem and investigation.
The doctor accused a police officer of rape and another man of harassment in a suicide note.
Deputy CM Fadnavis defends accused politicians, saying there's no evidence against them.
- Who
- Woman doctor, PSI Gopal Badne, Prashant Bankar, Shiv Sena (UBT), CM Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Investigation into woman doctor's alleged suicide
- When
- Thursday (doctor's death)
- Where
- Satara, Maharashtra
- Why
- Alleged suicide due to pressure from police, political figures
Shiv Sena (UBT)/Family
Government/BJP
Investigation Scope
Shiv Sena (UBT)/Family
Demand high-level, independent inquiry, questioning the fairness of the initial investigation.
Government/BJP
Support ongoing police investigation, denying any undue influence and condemning politicization.
Accountability
Shiv Sena (UBT)/Family
Seeking punishment for the accused and expressing concerns about political interference.
Government/BJP
Defending those accused and expressing confidence in justice.
- Victim
- Woman doctor, medical officer at Phaltan Sub-District Hospital
- Location
- Satara, Maharashtra
- Accused
- PSI Gopal Badne and Prashant Bankar arrested
- Allegations
- Rape, coercion to alter medical certificates, harassment
- Key Figures
- Former BJP MP Ranjitsinha Naik Nimbalkar, CM Devendra Fadnavis
- Investigation Demand
- Shiv Sena (UBT) seeks high-level independent inquiry
Sources
Maharashtra doctor's suicide case: Fresh revelation—Medic accused of signing fake postmortem report under pressure
Mystery Deepens In Maharashtra Doctor’s Suicide Case As Family Alleges Probe Irregularities
Satara Doctor Suicide: Mother Alleges Same Doctor Signed Fake Postmortem Of Her Daughter
Satara doc suicide case | Medical bodies hold protest, demand SIT probe
Woman doctor’s suicide: Family demands SIT, trial in Beed court
After doctor’s suicide ‘over police and political pressure’, Fadnavis gives clean to former BJP MP who is under a cloud
Shiv Sena (UBT) Seeks High-Level Probe into Satara Doctor’s Suicide
Satara Doctor Suicide Case: Family Of Deceased Woman Demands SIT Probe & Fast-Track Trial In Beed Court
Puja, Photo Fight, Final Call For Help: Dead Doctor's Phone Reveals Details
Satara Doctor Suicide Case: Phone Chats Reveal Shocking Details – Victim Was Constantly In Touch With Accused, Visited Techie’s Home Before Being Found Dead
