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Three members of a family died in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday after an argument broke out over a mobile phone. The argument turned into a shocking tragedy incident at a hilltop in the Tisgaon area when all three members of family died. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of Waluj MIDC, according to police.
Three family members, Murlidhar Chandgude, his wife Sangita, and son Kunal, died in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday following a mobile phone dispute, after Kunal jumped from a hilltop cliff, followed by his father and then mother.
The victims have been identified as 48-year-old Murlidhar Chandgude, his wife Sangita and their 19-year-old son Kunal. The family lived in Zalta Phata and they travelled to go to hill after Kunal became upset after a disagreement over the phone with his parents.
Son Goes To Hill After Argument
According to officials, the tragic chain of events began around 10 am when Kunal trekked up the hill as he was upset following an argument with his parents over his demand for a new mobile phone.
Anxious about his safety, Murlidhar and Sangita followed him to the hilltop to reason with him and persuade him to return home.
A shocking tragedy in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar – after a boy jumped from a hill, his parents also fell into the quarry while desperately trying to save him.
Absolutely heartbreaking. 💔
What makes someone take such an extreme step? Where does a person find the strength to risk… pic.twitter.com/lAHbe2mjky
— Amit Kumar Sindhi (@AMIT_GUJJU) August 21, 2026
As the situation unfolded, local villagers, police personnel, and fire brigade officials gathered at the spot to assist in the rescue operation.
Rescue Efforts Fail As Teen Moves Near Cliff
Fire service personnel tried to spread a safety net at the base of the hill, but Kunal kept shifting his position along the cliff edge, foiling their attempts.
The standoff took a turn around 1 pm when Murlidhar stepped closer to console his son. However, Kunal leapt from the steep hill, and his father made a desperate grab to save him.
The attempt ended tragically as both lost their balance and fell from the hilltop.
Mother Also Jumps After Seeing Husband, Son Fall
Witnessing her husband and son plunge to their deaths, a grief-stricken Sangita jumped from the hill moments later, an official said.
The bodies were recovered by the police and were sent for further formalities, he added.
(With Inputs from PTI)
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