Sheetal Amte, Granddaughter Of Baba Amte, Injects Herself To Death

A prominent social activist, Dr. Sheetal Amte-Karajki, granddaughter of Magsaysay winner Baba Amte, committed suicide on November 30 at the Anandwan Ashram in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The Warora Police said that Sheetal had injected herself to end her life. She was taken to a hospital but was declared dead. Activist Dr Sheetal was CEO of Maharogi Sewa Samiti, which was involved in helping leprosy patients. Reportedly, a probe is this matter is underway.