Mumbai, Oct. 27 -- Around 15,000 doctors representing four major medical organisations in Maharashtra have threatened to launch a statewide strike if an impartial inquiry is not conducted into the death of a government medical officer posted at the Sub-District Hospital in Phaltan in Satara district. "We have demanded that the case be fast-tracked and an inquiry be conducted into why cognisance was not taken despite the deceased doctor's repeated complaints regarding being under immense pressure," said Dr Santosh Kadam, president, Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra, one of the organisations backing the call for a statewide strike. "We will be meeting Satara's guardian minister (Shambhuraj Desai) on Tuesday to pursue the matter." The state government must also provide financial aid to the deceased's family, Dr Kadam said. A row erupted over the doctor's death after it came to light that the she had complained about being under pressure from the police and an MP. Officers probing the case also claim that she and one of the accused were in a romantic relationship. On Sunday, the Central MARD (Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors), BMC MARD, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), and the IMA jointly condemned the doctor's death and the misinformation campaign around her. The organisations demanded that the probe be transferred either to the state criminal investigation department (CID) or a special investigation team (SIT), under judicial oversight. They also sought accountability of administrative officials who had ignored her complaints and establishment of mental health support cells and POSH (prevention of sexual harassment) committees in all government hospitals. In a statement issued on Sunday, the FAIMA said, "This heartbreaking incident reflects the immense psychological burden many doctors silently endure while performing their duties in stressful government setups." Dr Swapnil Kendre, general secretary of FAIMA and Central MARD said they had sought an SIT to ensure accountability. "If any injustice is done or the probe is biased, we will escalate our agitation," he said....