Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Mobile Phone Dispute Ends in Deaths of Maharashtra Family
A family in Maharashtra had an argument about a new mobile phone.
Their 19-year-old son, Kunal, went to a hill after the argument.
His parents followed him because they were worried about him.
Police and firefighters came after local residents reported what was happening.
Rescuers tried to bring Kunal to safety and planned to use a safety net.
Kunal was moving near the edge of the cliff, making the rescue difficult.
During the rescue attempt, Kunal and both of his parents fell from the hilltop.
All three died, and police are still studying exactly what happened.
Murlidhar Chandgude, his wife Sangita, and their son Kunal died after falling from a hilltop in Maharashtra.
Police said the incident followed an argument over Kunal’s demand for a new mobile phone.
Kunal reportedly went to a hill while upset, and his parents followed him to persuade him to return.
Police and fire brigade personnel attempted to rescue Kunal and prepared a safety net at the hill’s base.
Authorities are investigating the exact sequence of events that led to all three family members falling.
- Who
- Murlidhar Chandgude, Sangita Chandgude, and their 19-year-old son Kunal Chandgude.
- What
- The three family members died after falling from a hilltop during a rescue attempt.
- When
- Friday afternoon, after an argument at about 10am.
- Where
- The Tisgaon area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, under Waluj MIDC police jurisdiction.
- Why
- Police said the incident followed a dispute over Kunal’s demand for a new mobile phone; the exact sequence leading to the falls remains under investigation.
- Deaths
- Three family members died: Murlidhar Chandgude, Sangita Chandgude, and Kunal Chandgude.
- Ages
- Murlidhar was 48 and Kunal was 19; Sangita’s age was not stated.
- Reported dispute
- The argument was reportedly over Kunal’s demand for a new mobile phone.
- Location
- Tisgaon, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra.
- Police jurisdiction
- Waluj MIDC police station.
- Rescue response
- Police and fire brigade personnel attempted to bring Kunal to safety and considered placing a safety net.
- Investigation
- Police are investigating the exact sequence of events.