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Rohit Pawar Aide’s Daughter Found Dead in Baramati
A young girl who was the daughter of Ajit Dashavatare was found dead near her home in Baramati.
Ajit works as the personal assistant of MLA Rohit Pawar.
News reports disagree about the girl’s age, giving figures of 12, 14 and 15.
Some reports identified her as Avani Ajit Dashavatare.
Police said she had a small argument with her mother on Saturday and then left home.
Her family reported her missing when she did not come back.
Her body was found near the family’s residence the next morning.
Police are investigating whether she died because of suicide, homicide or an accident.
Investigators are studying evidence, CCTV footage and the post-mortem examination to find out what happened.
The daughter of Rohit Pawar’s personal assistant, Ajit Dashavatare, was found dead near her home in Rui village, Baramati.
Reports differ on the girl’s age, identifying her as 12, 14 or 15; some reports named her Avani Ajit Dashavatare.
Police-based accounts said she left home after a minor argument with her mother on Saturday and was later reported missing.
Her body was found on Sunday morning near the family residence, with reports variously describing the location as a roadside, drain or building.
Police are examining suicide, homicide and accidental death while awaiting post-mortem, forensic and CCTV findings.
- Who
- The deceased girl was the daughter of Ajit Dashavatare, Rohit Pawar’s personal assistant; some reports identified her as Avani Ajit Dashavatare.
- What
- She was found dead under suspicious circumstances, prompting a police investigation.
- Where
- Near her residence in the Sainagar or Sai Nagar area of Rui village, Baramati tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra.
- When
- She reportedly left home on Saturday night and was found on Sunday morning, with one account placing the discovery at about 8:30 a.m.; one report was dated August 23, 2026.
- Why
- The cause and manner of death remain unclear, so police are examining all possible angles.
Police Investigation
Rohit Pawar’s Concerns
Cause of death
Police Investigation
Police have not reached a conclusion and are examining suicide, homicide and accidental death.
Rohit Pawar’s Concerns
Rohit Pawar has urged authorities to determine exactly what happened and has not speculated about suicide or foul play before the evidence is assessed.
Evidence and CCTV
Police Investigation
Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and examining available CCTV footage to reconstruct the girl’s movements.
Rohit Pawar’s Concerns
Pawar has raised concerns that limited CCTV coverage in parts of Baramati could make it harder to establish the sequence of events.
Possible negligence
Police Investigation
Police have not established an official lapse and are awaiting post-mortem and other findings.
Rohit Pawar’s Concerns
Pawar urged authorities to prevent negligence during the post-mortem and investigation, saying any police lapse should have consequences.
Key facts
- Reported age
- Different reports identify the girl as 12, 14 or 15 years old.
- Reported identity
- Some reports named her Avani Ajit Dashavatare.
- Family connection
- Her father, Ajit Dashavatare, is Rohit Pawar’s personal assistant.
- Reported sequence
- Police-based accounts say she argued with her mother, left home and was later reported missing.
- Location
- Her body was found near the family residence in Sainagar or Sai Nagar, Rui village, Baramati.
- Investigation
- Police are considering suicide, homicide and accidental death.
- Evidence
- The body was sent for post-mortem, a forensic team examined the area, and investigators reviewed available CCTV footage.
Quotes
Rohit Pawar
NCP (SP) MLA who employed the deceased girl’s father
“My private assistant Ajit’s 15-year-old daughter went missing last night, and a police complaint was filed. After search efforts by the family and police, her body was found near their building at around 8.30am today. Her post-mortem is underway at the Baramati Medical College. We have asked the Deputy SP to conduct a proper investigation to determine what happened. A family wants justice. CCTV footage is being examined...”
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“Ajit has been working with me since my Zilla Parishad days. It is difficult to understand how such an incident could happen to a child of such a young age. I have spoken to the police and doctors. There should be no negligence in the post-mortem process.”
NDTV
Senior police official
A senior police official involved in the investigation
“The police have launched an investigation into the case and are examining all possible angles.”
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Sources
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