Pune\/Raigad: A tragic accident has been reported in Tamhini Ghat, where a Thar SUV carrying six youths from Pune plunged nearly 500 feet into a deep gorge. Authorities fear that all six occupants may have died in the accident.
Drone surveillance revealed the presence of four bodies, while the search for the remaining two continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initial reports suggest the accident occurred late Monday night (17 November). Due to darkness, the crash went unnoticed, and the vehicle remained hidden in the steep valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Details of the Youths Involved<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The six friends, all residents of Uttamnagar and Kopre areas of Pune, were identified as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pratham Shahaji Chavan (22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Punit Sudhark Shetty (20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sahil Sadhu Bote (24)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shri Mahadev Koli (18)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Omkar Sunil Koli (18)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shiva Arun Mane (19)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They had left Pune around 11:30 PM on Monday in a Thar SUV (MH 12 YN 8004) for a leisure trip to Konkan. When they did not contact their families, relatives filed a missing persons complaint with Uttamnagar Police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drone Footage Reveals Car and Bodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police traced the location using CCTV and mobile coordinates. On Thursday (20 November), a drone search revealed the wrecked vehicle and four bodies deep inside the valley, prompting immediate rescue operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rescue Efforts Extremely Challenging<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The depth of the ravine and dense terrain have made recovery operations difficult. Teams involved include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raigad Police<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mangaon Police<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raigad Disaster Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mulshi Taluka Disaster Response Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local villagers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Probable Cause of the Crash<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to police, the SUV likely lost control at a sharp curve past Kondethar village \u2014 an accident-prone section of Tamhini Ghat. The region is known for dangerous hairpin bends, steep drops, and low visibility.
Locals emphasized the urgent need for strong protective walls, better speed-control measures, and reinforced barriers in the area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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