Archive · 19 Jul 2026
13 TCS Employees Rescued After Losing Way During Trek
Thirteen employees from a company called TCS went for a trek near Panvel.
They got lost in the forest when it was getting dark.
They called for help, and the police, along with some local guides and volunteers, came to rescue them.
The rescue team had to work hard because the area was slippery and hard to see in the dark.
They found all the trekkers and brought them down safely.
The police said that people should be careful and plan well before going for treks, especially during the rainy season.
13 TCS employees were rescued after losing their way during a trek between Irshalgad and Prabalgad in Panvel.
The rescue operation was led by the Panvel Taluka Police and involved local guides and volunteers.
The trekkers got lost in the dense forest and rugged hilly terrain, leading to a distress call to the 112 emergency helpline.
The rescue team successfully located and escorted all 13 trekkers to safety despite difficult terrain and poor visibility.
The Panvel Police advised trekkers to check weather forecasts, avoid trekking after dusk, and take the assistance of experienced local guides during the monsoon.
- Who
- 13 TCS employees from various locations in Mumbai
- What
- Rescue operation after trekkers lost their way in dense forests
- When
- Saturday evening and night
- Where
- Between Irshalgad and Prabalgad, Panvel
- Why
- Trekkers lost their way in the dense forest and rugged hilly terrain, leading to a distress call
- Number of Rescued Employees
- 13
- Company
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Location of Rescue
- Between Irshalgad and Prabalgad, Panvel
- Rescue Operation Duration
- Night-long
- Rescue Team Composition
- Panvel Taluka Police, local guides, Nisarg Mitra Panvel, Help Foundation
- Time of Rescue
- Around 10:30 PM
- Advice from Panvel Police
- Avoid trekking on unfamiliar routes during monsoon without proper planning, local guides, and safety precautions