In a heartbreaking escalation of a decade-long quest for justice, the family of slain Maharashtra police officer Ashwini Bidre has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna for permission to end their lives. The plea comes amid allegations of systemic failures that have denied them even basic closure.
Ashwini Bidre, remembered as a dedicated and incorruptible officer, was murdered in a case that exposed deep rot in the state’s police force. Despite a court ruling confirming her homicide over a year ago, Kolhapur authorities have refused to issue an official death certificate. This document is crucial for accessing service benefits, pension, and accessing funds locked in bank accounts.
Her husband, Raju Gore, expressed profound frustration in an exclusive interview. ‘The court verdict came a year back, but we’re still waiting for the death certificate,’ he said. ‘The Maharashtra government promised support after her death, but we’ve received nothing. Our bank locker remains inaccessible, trapping our savings.’
Gore detailed repeated ignored pleas to the Navi Mumbai police and state departments. ‘No one listened,’ he lamented. ‘That’s why we’ve written to the President and Chief Justice, begging for euthanasia approval. Our suffering must end.’
The Bidre case has become a symbol of institutional negligence, corruption, and flawed investigations within Maharashtra Police. Bidre’s tragic death shocked the nation, highlighting vulnerabilities faced by honest officers. As her family teeters on despair, urgent intervention is needed to deliver long-overdue justice and support.
This isn’t just a personal tragedy—it’s a wake-up call for reforms in police accountability and victim support systems across India. Will the highest offices respond before it’s too late?