iPhone, Family Dispute May Have Driven 19-Year-Old To Fatal Cliff Jump In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

An 18-year-old boy, Kunal Chandgude, and his parents met a tragic end after jumping from a cliff in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar last week. The incident, which occurred at the Tisgaon area, may have been fueled by both the desire for an iPhone and family disputes.

Sources suggest tensions arose within the family after the death of Kunal's eldest brother and strained relations between his parents. Kunal had attempted suicide at the same location the previous year but was persuaded to flee the attempt by police officers. However, this time, their efforts were unsuccessful.

On the day of the incident, Kunal's father, Murlidhar, who worked as a driver, returned home two days before the tragic event. Arguments reportedly ensued between the couple following Murlidhar's return. Kunal purchased an iPhone, but struggled to meet the installment payments, leading to further disputes.

Kunal was last seen standing near the cliff's edge, with his mother desperately trying to convince him to step back. Despite her efforts, Kunal refused to move. Both his parents pleaded with him to reconsider and assured him that they would help resolve his difficulties. However, Kunal remained adamant.

An argument over the iPhone installment finally led to the tragedy. Murlidhar managed to grab Kunal's hand in an attempt to save his son, but both father and son fell into the 200-foot-deep gorge, succumbing to their injuries. Sangeeta, unable to bear the shock of seeing her husband and son plunge into the abyss, jumped into the gorge and died by suicide.

The police are investigating the identity of the person Sangeeta allegedly referred to in her final social media post, expressing her curse on the individual responsible for the family's suffering.