First Arrest in Satara Woman Doctor Suicide Case; Accused Prashant Bankar Held by Police

A major development has been reported from Maharashtra’s Satara, where police have made the first arrest in connection with the suicide of a woman doctor that sparked widespread outrage. The arrested accused has been identified as Prashant Bankar, who was taken into custody following a detailed investigation by local authorities.The case came to light earlier this week when the woman doctor was found dead under suspicious circumstances. She had reportedly left a suicide note on her hand, alleging harassment by police personnel as the reason behind her extreme step. Following the revelation, the officer named in the note was suspended, and a departmental inquiry was initiated.According to police officials, the special investigation committee formed to probe the matter is now questioning the arrested accused to uncover his role and the sequence of events leading up to the doctor’s death. Sources suggest that more arrests could follow as the inquiry progresses.Meanwhile, the victim’s last rites have been performed after the arrest, bringing partial relief to her grieving family. Public demand for justice continues to grow as the investigation moves forward.