India, Nov. 6 -- Suspended Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Gopal Balasaheb Badane has been formally dismissed from service following his arrest in connection with the suicide of a woman doctor in Phaltan, Satara district.

Badane, who was earlier attached to the Phaltan Rural Police Station, was found to have misused his official authority and engaged in unethical and indecent conduct, according to the dismissal order. The order stated that his behaviour was "unbecoming of a police officer," eroding public trust and tarnishing the reputation of the police force.

Authorities termed his conduct "extremely disgraceful and condemnable." Considering the seriousness of the misconduct, the department concluded that it was inappropriate for him to co...