📰 Twist in Maharashtra Doctor’s Suicide Case: Pune Techie Alleges Harassment, Family Demands Justice
In a shocking turn in the Maharashtra woman doctor’s suicide case, a Pune-based techie, Prashant Bankar, who was arrested in connection with the 29-year-old doctor’s alleged suicide in Satara district, has made explosive claims. He alleged that the deceased doctor had harassed him by repeatedly pressuring him to marry her and engage in a physical relationship, according to police reports cited by The Times of India.
🔍 Techie’s Allegations
Bankar, one of the two men named in the doctor’s suicide note, was taken into custody on Saturday after a co-accused surrendered.
His family claims that the doctor had initiated contact after treating him for dengue last month. “My brother never called the doctor. Instead, she used to call him repeatedly and harass him,” Bankar’s brother told TOI.
His sister added, “The doctor treated him like family. Around 15 days ago, she proposed marriage to him, but he refused. She seemed tense during Diwali, but we thought it was work stress.”
Police have recovered numerous chats and call recordings between the doctor and the accused, which reportedly reveal conversations about stress and pressure.
⚖️ Family’s Outrage and Death Penalty Demand
Meanwhile, the doctor’s relatives have demanded the death penalty for the accused. The deceased was cremated at her native village in Wadwani tehsil, Beed, on Friday night.
Family members claim the doctor had repeatedly complained about harassment, but her grievances were ignored. They also alleged that she faced political pressure to alter medical reports during autopsy duties at the sub-district hospital where she worked.
A relative told PTI that she had complained multiple times against a police sub-inspector named in her suicide note, but no action was taken.
🗣️ Government Reacts
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the incident as “a very serious issue.” He confirmed that the government has suspended concerned police officials and assured that no one involved will be spared.
“Politicising such a sensitive issue is very insensitive. Strict action will be taken against those responsible,” Fadnavis said, as quoted by ANI.
According to Satara SP Tushar Doshi, the accused techie has been remanded to police custody till October 28 as the investigation continues.
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