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Maharashtra CM Forms SIT to Investigate Doctor's Suicide

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a senior woman police officer to investigate the alleged rape and subsequent suicide of a woman doctor in Phaltan. The move comes in the wake of allegations by the Opposition, including Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), of a nexus of police and politicians being involved in the case. The SIT has been formed to avoid pressure on investigators, particularly with allegations against police officials in the case. The victim, a woman doctor, had accused a policeman of raping her four times and was found dead with a note in her hand, leading to serious allegations against two Personal Assistants (PAs) of former BJP MP Ranjitsinh Naik Nimbalkar and the police.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a senior woman police officer to investigate the alleged rape and subsequent suicide of a woman doctor in Phaltan.
  • The move comes in the wake of allegations by the Opposition, including Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), of a nexus of police and politicians being involved in the case.
  • The SIT has been formed to avoid pressure on investigators, particularly with allegations against police officials in the case.
  • The victim, a woman doctor, had accused a policeman of raping her four times and was found dead with a note in her hand, leading to serious allegations against two Personal Assistants (PAs) of former BJP MP Ranjitsinh Naik Nimbalkar and the police.
  • Former BJP MP Ranjitsinh Naik Nimbalkar has been given a clean chit by CM Fadnavis.
  • Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has spoken with the victim's family, assuring all possible help.
  • Maharashtra Women Commission Chairperson and NCP leader Rupali Chakankar has come under criticism for her recent statement indirectly blaming the victim.

Statistics:

  • The victim, a woman doctor, was found dead on October 22 in a hotel in Phaltan, Satara district.
  • The victim had accused a policeman of raping her four times.
  • Two Personal Assistants (PAs) of former BJP MP Ranjitsinh Naik Nimbalkar are also facing serious allegations in the case.
  • Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given a clean chit to Ranjitsinh Naik Nimbalkar.
  • Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has spoken with the victim's family.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express (P) Ltd. (Copyright 2025 IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com)

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