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Fadnavis: Forensics Verify Doctor’s Palm Note, Death Was by Hanging in Phaltan Case

An SIT led by a woman IPS officer is analyzing digital and CCTV evidence toward a chargesheet within about 60 days.

Nagpur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, state Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar and others at Vidhan Bhavan during the Winter session of the state Assembly, in Nagpur, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_09_2025_000203B) (PTI)
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Overview

  • Speaking in the Assembly on Dec. 9, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said forensic tests matched the handwriting on the palm note to the doctor and confirmed death by hanging.
  • Police sub-inspector Gopal Badane and software engineer Prashant Bankar have been arrested, with cases registered that include rape and abetment to suicide.
  • Fadnavis said Badane sexually exploited the doctor by promising marriage, while investigators found that Bankar cheated and harassed her.
  • Badane has been dismissed from service following an internal inquiry that cited misuse of office and moral misconduct.
  • The government said WhatsApp chats and hotel CCTV are under analysis, pledged strict action, and acknowledged the case has drawn statewide protests and political contention.