Satara doctor's death: MARD launches protest, demands SIT probe

The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors MARD on Wednesday launched a protest against the Satara doctors death case demanding Special Investigation Team SIT probe into the matterThe MARD demanded an urgent transfer of the investigation into the death of the 28yearold woman doctor at the SubDistrict Hospital in Phaltan in Satara to an independent Special Investigation Team SIT The association has called for the SIT to operate under judicial supervision to ensure a fair and transparent inquiry an official statement said on WednesdayMARD has expressed deep anguish over the incident highlighting concerns about administrative accountability workplace safety and the dignity of doctors in the government healthcare systemThe association also condemned conflicting reports and speculative narratives circulating in the media which have created confusion and raised doubts about the impartiality of the ongoing investigationMARD has outlined several demands including Transfer of the case to an independent SIT led by a retired High Court Judge and a senior woman IPS officer Fasttrack judicial proceedings in a dedicated court with a Special Public Prosecutor Legal and departmental action against officials who ignored repeated complaints by the deceased doctor Implementation of the Health Protection Act and creation of an Independent Medical Grievance Redressal Authority Establishment of a statewide mental health support system for doctors and activation of POSHICC committees at all government healthcare institutions Protection for whistleblowers and witnesses involved in the investigation Public disclosure of the investigationrsquos findings Compensation of at least Rs 5 crore for the bereaved family and employment for one family member Formation of an independent committee to review working conditions and safety of government doctorsMARD also announced a series of peaceful protests across Maharashtra to demand justice and systemic reforms Actions include wearing black ribbons displaying awareness banners digital campaigns candlelight marches and suspension of nonemergency duties in hospitals culminating in a statewide rally if authorities fail to actThe doctors body on Wednesday said that all protests will remain nonviolent and disciplined focusing on truth justice and dignity for doctorsThis incident is a turning point for Maharashtrarsquos medical community It demands not only justice for the deceased Medical Officer but also structural reform legalprotection and respect for every doctor serving in the public system MARD stands united in grief solidarity and resolve committed to ensuring justice dignity and accountability within Maharashtrarsquos healthcare framework the statement saidAgitation planned by MARDMARD has announced a statewide peaceful protest demanding justice for the deceased Medical Officer and longoverdue systemic reforms to safeguard doctors working under government serviceAll demonstrations will remain nonviolent disciplined and patientsensitiveAgitation Schedule1 29th October 2025 WednesdayDoctors will wear Black Ribbons while on duty symbolizing protest and solidarity2 30th October 2025 ThursdayAwareness banners to be displayed in hospitals Doctors will wear black tape on their mouths to represent silenced voices3 31st October 2025 FridayDigital art and Rangoli campaigns spreading messages of justice and workplace dignity andcandle march4 1stndash2nd November 2025 WeekendStatewide social media awareness drive and and on evening of 2nd November statewide candle light march with involvement of all organisations and general public5 3rd November 2025 MondayNonemergency duties suspended while emergency and ICU services continue uninterrupted6 4th November 2025 TuesdayStatewide rally with complete suspension of nonemergency duties until decisive action is taken MARD along with other state medical associations will be compelled to assemble in thousands at Azad Maidan