The suicide of a doctor in Maharashtra, who left behind a message on her palm, has escalated into a major political controversy. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, issued a statement on his 'X' account, condemning the incident and calling it an "institutional murder," while also alleging that the BJP is shielding the culprits.

In his post on 'X', he stated that the female doctor in Satara, Maharashtra, driven to despair by rape and harassment, became a victim of a corrupt system and harassment by officials in positions of power. He called the tragedy one that should "stir the conscience of any civilized society."

"Government officials, who are supposed to protect the public, stood by the criminals and committed a heinous crime against her," Gandhi wrote. "This is an institutional murder in the name of suicide. Who can one expect justice from when power acts as a shield for the criminals?" He added that the death of Dr. Sampada (the deceased doctor) "exposes the inhuman and insensitive face of the BJP government." Nikon D7500 20.9MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

The deceased doctor, originally from the Beed district in the Marathwada region of central Maharashtra, was working at a government hospital in Satara district. Her body was found hanging in a hotel room in Phaltan town. In a suicide note written on her palm, she accused Police Sub-Inspector Badne of repeated rape and software engineer Bunker of mental harassment.

In connection with the case, the police have taken custody of and arrested Sub-Inspector Gopal Badne and software engineer Prashant Bunker. A case of rape and abetment of suicide was reportedly registered against the two individuals at the Phaltan Police Station in Satara district. Also Read: Tragedy on Birthday: Kannada TV Actor Aryan Gaviswami Dies, Family Donates Organs!