Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Navy Official's Body Found After Matheran Trek
A 33-year-old Navy official went missing during a trek.
His family reported him missing on September 7 when he didn't return and his phone was off.
Police launched a search, tracing his location to the Matheran area and involving the forest department and rescue teams.
A trekker later found his decomposed body in a gorge.
Authorities are investigating the cause of death.
Initial reports suggest an accidental death.
CCTV footage shows the official walking alone.
The autopsy report has not yet determined the cause of death.
A 33-year-old Navy official went missing during a trek at Matheran.
The official was identified as Surajsingh Amarpalsingh Chauhan.
He went missing on September 7.
His body was found in a gorge near Pali Bhootwali dam.
Police are investigating the cause of death.
- Who
- Navy official Surajsingh Amarpalsingh Chauhan.
- What
- The body of a missing Navy official was found in a gorge.
- When
- Body found on Monday, missing since September 7.
- Where
- Matheran hill station, near Mumbai.
- Why
- Cause of death under investigation; no foul play suspected.
- Deceased
- Surajsingh Amarpalsingh Chauhan
- Age
- 33
- Rank
- Master Chief, Class II
- Duty Location
- Colaba, south Mumbai
- Missing Since
- September 7
- Body Found
- Monday in a gorge
- Trek Location
- Bhivpuri-Garbett, Matheran
