A 19‑year‑old student, his father and mother fell 300 feet from Khuwadiya hill in Sambhajinagar, killing all three. The family says the son wanted his parents to reconcile before the tragedy.

  • Kunal wanted his parents to reunite
  • A father‑son grip led to a fatal 300‑foot plunge
  • Family cites property disputes as underlying tension

Reconstruction of Events

On 24 August, rescue teams on Khuwadiya hill in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, recovered the bodies of 19‑year‑old Kunal, his father Murlidhar and mother Sangeeta after they fell roughly 300 feet into the rocky terrain. Police and fire officials said Kunal left home at 8 a.m. for school but failed to arrive, prompting a check‑in by the school at 9:10 a.m.

Between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., his location was traced to the hill, and villagers alerted police at 10:45 a.m. The fire brigade arrived at 11:30 a.m., finding Kunal on the summit, repeatedly shifting his stance despite repeated pleas to descend.

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Family’s Perspective

Relatives claim Kunal wanted his estranged parents to reconcile. They describe him as an academically bright student who scored 82 % in his Class 10 CBSE exams and aspired to study MBBS.

Sangeeta’s maternal family said property‑related disputes had strained the marriage. Murlidhar’s sister, Shobha Rajendra Maske, added that the couple’s love marriage 22 years ago faced opposition from Murlidhar’s parents, leaving lingering familial friction.

Neighbors and Co‑workers’ Observations

Neighbors reported no visible distress in daily life. Caretaker Aditya Deshpande noted the family had moved into a rented house four months earlier and behaved well. Murlidhar’s colleagues described him as quiet and disciplined, with no complaints filed during his ten‑year tenure as a driver for Chaudhary Transport.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that unresolved domestic conflicts can erupt into public tragedies, underscoring the urgency for community‑based counseling services in rural India.

"When familial disputes go unaddressed, they can culminate in irreversible loss," says psychologist Dr. Anjali Verma.
Did You Know?: The family’s pet dog, Sheru, was locked inside the house for two days after the incident before an animal‑welfare group rescued him.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Has any criminal liability been established?

A: The investigation is focusing on the sequence of events; no criminal charges have been filed so far.

Q2: What were Kunal’s academic aspirations?

A: He scored 82 % in his Class 10 exams and aimed to pursue a career in medicine.