IN PHOTOS | Satara doctor suicide: Maharashtra`s medicos hold candle light vigil

Updated On: 27 October, 2025 09:59 PM IST | Divya Nair

The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (Central MARD) has condemned the suicide of the 28-year-old doctor who was practising at the Sub-District Hospital in Phaltan, Satara. The doctors’ body alleged that she was driven to take the extreme step after sustaining mental and physical harassment by the two accused named by her 

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<p>In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Central MARD stated that the doctor had repeatedly complained about harassment by Sub-inspector Gopal Badane and a software engineer, but no action was taken despite clear signs of distress</p>

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In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Central MARD stated that the doctor had repeatedly complained about harassment by Sub-inspector Gopal Badane and a software engineer, but no action was taken despite clear signs of distress

<p>The association has demanded probe into the case by the crime investigation department (CID) or a special investigation team (SIT)-led judicial inquiry to ensure a fair and transparent investigation</p>

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The association has demanded probe into the case by the crime investigation department (CID) or a special investigation team (SIT)-led judicial inquiry to ensure a fair and transparent investigation

<p>It has also sought a time-bound probe, preservation of all digital and physical evidence, and accountability of administrative officers who allegedly ignored the victim doctor’s complaints</p>

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It has also sought a time-bound probe, preservation of all digital and physical evidence, and accountability of administrative officers who allegedly ignored the victim doctor’s complaints

<p>Central MARD has urged the government to ensure implementation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) and Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) across all state-run health institutions, and to establish mental health and grievance redressal mechanisms for doctors facing workplace stress</p>

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Central MARD has urged the government to ensure implementation of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) and Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) across all state-run health institutions, and to establish mental health and grievance redressal mechanisms for doctors facing workplace stress

<p>The association warned that if the government fails to act swiftly, it will intensify its agitation through statewide protests and non-cooperation movements</p>

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The association warned that if the government fails to act swiftly, it will intensify its agitation through statewide protests and non-cooperation movements

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