Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Missing Navy Officer Found Dead Near Matheran Trek
A 33-year-old Navy officer named Surajsingh Chauhan went missing while trekking near Matheran.
He was last seen on September 7, and his phone stopped working.
Extensive searches were conducted by the Navy, police, and other agencies.
His body was found in a deep gorge near a temple.
Police have registered an Accidental Death Report and sent the body for a postmortem to determine how he died.
CCTV footage showed him trekking alone, and no foul play is suspected.
The officer worked at the FTTT Dockyard in Mumbai.
Navy officer Surajsingh Chauhan was found dead after being missing since September 7.
He was last seen on the Bhivpuri–Garbett trek.
His body was recovered in a gorge near the Satoba temple.
Police are investigating the cause of death; accidental fall or snake bite possible.
No foul play is suspected in his disappearance.
- Who
- Navy officer Surajsingh Amarpalsingh Chauhan
- What
- Body of missing Navy officer found dead
- When
- Missing since September 7, body recovered on Monday
- Where
- Found in a gorge near the Satoba temple belt, between Karjat and Neral
- Why
- Cause of death under investigation; accidental fall or snake bite possible
- Deceased
- Surajsingh Amarpalsingh Chauhan
- Age
- 33
- Last Known Location
- Near Dhom Dam
- Trek Route
- Bhivpuri–Garbett trek near Matheran
- Date of Recovery
- Monday
- Cause of Death
- Under investigation