Pune : They worked hard, rose above poverty, dreamt big and a group of six young friends set out happily for a trip to Konkan. But Tamhini Ghat\u2019s dangerous terrain turned their joy into unbearable tragedy. The boys, aged between 17 and 24, left home full of excitement\u2026 but what returned was the heartbreaking news of their deaths. The entire Shivane locality sank into grief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tamhini Ghat is known for its steep valleys, dense forests and sharp curves. A moment\u2019s loss of control can send vehicles plunging into deep gorges. Police suspect that on Monday midnight, after crossing KondeThar village, the Thar lost control at the first dangerous bend and fell into a deep valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the victims, Sahil Gote (24), had bought the new Thar barely a month ago. Without proper driving experience, handling the heavy vehicle on a treacherous ghat road turned fatal. A new car, an inexperienced hand and Tamhini\u2019s deadly curveseverything changed in one moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The six youngsters left Pune around 11:30 pm. When none of them contacted their families the next morning, panic spread. Police began a massive search with CCTV tracking and mobile location tracing. Pune Police, Raigad disaster teams and rescue units searched for two days with no result. Finally on Thursday, a drone search revealed the Thar deep inside a valley, confirming the tragic fate of all six.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sahil Sadhu Gote (Age 24; Occupation \u2013 Momos stall owner; Education \u2013 12th pass; Resident \u2013 Kopre Village, Pune)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Omkar Sunil Koli (Age 18; Occupation \u2013 None; Education \u2013 12th pass; Resident \u2013 Kopre Village, Pune)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shiva Arun Mane (Age 19; Occupation \u2013 Labourer at a momos stall; Resident \u2013 Kopre Village, Pune)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shri Mahadev Koli (Age 18; Occupation \u2013 Labourer at a momos stall; Resident \u2013 Bhairavnathnagar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pratham Shahaji Chavan (Age 22; Occupation \u2013 Ward boy at Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital; Resident \u2013 Bhairavnathnagar, Pune)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Punit Sudhakar Shetty (Age 20; Occupation \u2013 Labourer at a momos stall; Resident \u2013 Kopre Village)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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