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Mother's Warning Video Precedes Family's Fatal Gorge Plunge in Maharashtra
A family of three died after falling 200 feet into a gorge in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. A video message from the mother released the day before the incident has raised fresh questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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Sangita Chandgude, her 48-year-old husband, and their 18-year-old son Kunal perished after plunging into a deep gorge from a hilltop in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Monday. The family's deaths have drawn considerable attention following the emergence of a video message recorded by Sangita the previous day.
In the video, Sangita reportedly made statements regarding relationship difficulties, though specific details remain unclear. The timing of the video's release—just hours before the fatal incident—has prompted authorities to examine all aspects of the case as they seek to determine whether the deaths were accidental or otherwise.
Local police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the family's fall. Preliminary reports suggest the tragedy occurred while they were at the hilltop location, though investigators are still gathering evidence and statements from witnesses. The 200-foot gorge at the site presented no barrier to prevent the family's fall.
The case has drawn attention to safety concerns at popular hilltop destinations in the region, even as authorities work to establish a clear sequence of events leading to the deaths. No formal conclusions have yet been announced regarding the nature of the incident.