Sangli Police Officer Suraj Marathe Dies by Suicide in Pune Lodge; Illness Cited

• Assistant Police Inspector Suraj Marathe, serving in Sangli Police, died by suicide in a Pune lodge.
• He was found dead after consuming poison in a lodge in Deccan, Pune.
• A note found at the scene reportedly mentioned his struggle with an illness, specifically knee pain.
• Marathe, whose family resides in Dehu, was in Pune for treatment for his knee condition.
• The incident has caused deep sorrow and a pall of gloom within the Sangli Police force.

Why It Matters: Sangli Police officer Suraj Marathe died by suicide in Pune, citing illness in a note.