Argument over phone leads to Hilltop tragedy in Maharashtra
The 19-year-old had remained near the edge of Khawadya Hill for nearly three hours despite repeated efforts to persuade him to return home
A tragic incident unfolded on Khawadya Hill in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district on Friday, resulting in the loss of three lives due to a mobile phone dispute. A 19-year-old man took his own life by jumping from the hilltop, prompting his father to attempt a rescue and ultimately losing his life as well. The mother, witnessing the harrowing scene, also jumped from the hilltop.
The incident occurred around 10 am when the teenager went to the hill after arguing with his parents over a desire for a new mobile phone. Worried, his parents arrived at the scene and tried to dissuade him from leaving. Despite rescue personnel's efforts to place a safety net, the teenager continued to move near the edge, making rescue difficult.
After approximately three hours of intense negotiations, his father managed to approach him and pleaded for him to step away. The teenager then jumped, causing his father to follow suit. The mother then jumped after seeing her husband and son fall. Police, fire brigade personnel, and villagers arrived at the spot after receiving information about the suicide attempt.
The rescue efforts continued for nearly three hours until 1 pm, when the father's desperate attempt to save his son ultimately cost him his life. Inspector Rameshwar Gade of Waluj MIDC police station stated that the situation was dire, as physically restraining the teenager could have endangered the lives of the rescue personnel. The bodies of the three victims were recovered and sent for formalities.
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