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This special report covers the shocking suicide of a 28-year-old doctor in Satara, Maharashtra, which has ignited nationwide outrage. The case involves grave allegations against Police Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane for rape and software engineer Prashant Bankar for harassment, both named in notes left by the victim. A relative of the doctor has claimed 'she often faced pressure from police to change post-mortem reports and also to modify medical test reports of arrested persons brought to the hospital'. In a four-page letter and a note written on her palm, the doctor detailed repeated sexual assault, harassment, and pressure from police and even a Member of Parliament to issue fake medical certificates. The incident has triggered widespread protests by medical associations demanding justice and a secure working environment for doctors. An SIT probe has been demanded as one accused has been arrested while the police sub-inspector remains absconding.
