A tragic incident in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district claimed the lives of a 19-year-old man and his parents on Friday after the couple went to a hill in an attempt to prevent their son from taking his own life, police said.
The incident took place in the Tisgaon area under the Waluj MIDC police jurisdiction in the afternoon, leaving the local community shocked. Police said the teenager, identified as Kunal Murlidhar Chandgude, had gone to the hill earlier in the day following a dispute with his parents.
According to officials, Kunal, 19, had reportedly been upset after an argument with his parents over his demand for a mobile phone. He went to the hill around 10 am, prompting concern among people in the area and eventually bringing police and villagers to the spot.
The teenager’s parents, Murlidhar Chandgude, 48, and Sangita Chandgude, who lived in the Zalta Phata area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, reached the location after learning about the situation. Their immediate concern was to persuade their son to return safely.
Police and villagers also attempted to talk Kunal out of the situation. Emergency personnel were called to the location, while the fire brigade made arrangements to assist in the rescue effort.
Officials said the rescue operation became difficult because Kunal repeatedly changed his position on the hill. Those at the scene continued trying to convince him to step away from danger while authorities worked to prepare safety measures below.
In the midst of the efforts, Kunal ultimately fell from the hill. His father, who was trying to reach and console him, also fell while attempting to save his son, according to police.
The situation then turned into a devastating family tragedy. After witnessing her husband and son fall, Sangita also fell from the hill, police said. All three died in the incident.
The deaths have raised difficult questions about how quickly a family dispute can escalate into a crisis, particularly when a young person is experiencing intense emotional distress. While the reported disagreement involved a mobile phone, police have not indicated that the dispute alone explains the teenager’s state of mind.
Such incidents also highlight the importance of responding quickly when someone shows signs of emotional distress or threatens self-harm. Families and bystanders should avoid confrontation and instead seek immediate assistance from trained professionals and emergency services, while keeping the person away from dangerous surroundings where possible.
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Read More →Police recovered the bodies from the site and sent them for the required formalities. Authorities are continuing to establish the precise circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragedy in Tisgaon has left a family of three dead and a community grappling with the consequences of a desperate situation that unfolded despite efforts by relatives, villagers, police and emergency personnel to prevent a loss of life.
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The incident is a reminder that warning signs of a mental health crisis should be taken seriously. A person expressing thoughts of self-harm should not be left alone, and professional or emergency help should be sought immediately rather than attempting to manage a dangerous situation without trained assistance.