A tragic incident has unfolded in Satara, Maharashtra, where a 26-year-old female doctor, working at the Phaltan sub-district hospital, ended her life. The case took a grave turn when police discovered a detailed suicide note written on her palm. In this chilling note, the doctor leveled serious allegations against a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), accusing him of repeated rape and mental torture, sending shockwaves throughout the state, while initial investigations have already brought to light several startling revelations, making this case increasingly complex.
A Chilling Suicide Note on Her Palm
The deceased doctor's suicide note explicitly states that Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne, posted at Phaltan Rural Police Station, raped her four times and subjected her to physical and mental torture for over five months. The note also mentions that she was constantly pressured to issue fake fitness certificates for accused individuals in police cases, while when she refused, she faced harassment. This pressure, as detailed in the note, wasn't only exerted by police officers but also by a Member of Parliament (MP) and his two personal assistants. These revelations have Importantly broadened the scope of the investigation, pointing towards a larger nexus.
The Victim: A Doctor's Unfulfilled Dreams
The victim has been identified as Sampada, a medical officer serving at the Phaltan sub-district hospital in Satara. She had been working at the hospital for the past 23 months and was just one month shy of completing her bond period. Sampada harbored aspirations of pursuing a postgraduate degree after fulfilling her service in a rural area, aiming to advance her medical career. Her sudden demise has left her family and colleagues in deep shock, marking an abrupt and tragic end to her hopes and dreams, painting a grim picture of the circumstances that led to such a desperate act.
Unraveling the Complex Web of Allegations
Preliminary police investigations have uncovered several significant details. Both the accused police officer, Gopal Badne, and the deceased doctor, Sampada, hailed from the Beed district of Maharashtra and belonged to the same Banjara community. This raises crucial questions about how they met and the nature of their relationship. Another accused in the case is Prashant Bankar, the son of the landlord where Dr. Sampada resided. Police are also meticulously verifying the authenticity of the suicide note written on her palm,. Using handwriting experts and forensic specialists, as it's considered unusual for an educated doctor. Plus, the identity and role of the MP mentioned in the suicide note are being thoroughly investigated by the police, indicating a deeper political angle.
**Suicide or Foul Play?
Family Alleges Pressure to Alter Post-Mortem Reports
Given the sensitivity of the case, the police are investigating from multiple angles. They're probing whether this is solely a case of suicide or if there is an element of foul play involved. CCTV footage and the DVR from the hotel where the doctor committed suicide have been seized and are under scrutiny. It has also come to light that Dr. Sampada and local police had previously filed complaints against each other, though. Initial investigations suggest no direct link between these complaints and her suicide. The arrest of two police officers accused of abetment to suicide is also imminent. The police are determined to uncover the real reason behind her tragic death, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of justice.
Dr. Sampada's uncle, speaking to the media, revealed that his niece was under constant pressure from officials to alter post-mortem reports. He stated, “My niece Sampada suddenly committed suicide yesterday. After finishing her duty, Sampada went to the hotel and took her own life without telling anyone. She used to confide in her family about her troubles. She would say that there was pressure from officials to change post-mortem reports, and if this repeated pressure continued, she would commit suicide, while ” This statement adds a new dimension to the case, hinting at the potential involvement of higher authorities and raising serious questions about the integrity of medical and legal processes.
State Women's Commission Steps In
The State Women's Commission has taken cognizance of this grave matter and issued immediate directives for action, while a case has been registered at Phaltan City Police Station under sections 64(2)(N) (Rape) and 108 (Abetment to Suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The post-mortem of the deceased doctor has been conducted. The Women's Commission has instructed the Satara Superintendent of Police to immediately arrest the absconding accused and conduct a thorough and in-depth investigation into the entire case, while Plus, the commission has also demanded an inquiry into why the victim didn't receive timely assistance if she had previously filed complaints about harassment, and has called for strict action against the responsible officials. There is an expectation for fair and swift justice in this high-profile case.
