- A 14-year-old girl, the daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant (PA), was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Baramati in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday.
- The victim was identified as Avani Ajit Dashavatare, daughter of Ajit Dashavatare, who serves as Rohit Pawar's personal assistant. Her body was found near her residence on Sunday morning.
- According to preliminary information, Avani had a minor argument with her mother over an issue on Saturday night and left home in anger. When she did not return, her family lodged a missing person complaint, and later her body was found by the roadside near her home.
- Police officials rushed to the spot, and the body was sent to Baramati Government Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
- Police said the exact cause of death is yet to be established and that an investigation is underway from all possible angles. While the possibility of suicide is being considered, officials have not ruled out other angles, including murder.
- A senior police official said, "The police have launched an investigation into the case and are examining all possible angles," as reported by PTI.
- After learning about the incident, Rohit Pawar immediately reached the Government Medical College and Hospital and expressed grief, saying the incident left him shocked and raised concerns about the functioning of the police and the Home Department.
- Pawar said, "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." He also urged authorities to ensure the truth comes out without lapses, adding, "We are waiting for the police investigation to be completed. The police must reveal the truth without any negligence. If there has been any lapse in the way the police handled the matter, it will come at a cost to them."
Avani Ajit Dashavatare, a 14-year-old girl and daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant, was found dead near her home in Baramati, Maharashtra, on Sunday.128
Preliminary reports indicate that Avani had a minor argument with her mother on Saturday night and left home in anger. When she did not return, her family filed a missing person report. Tragically, her body was discovered by the roadside near her residence the following morning.3
Police officials have stated that the exact cause of death is yet to be established, and an investigation is ongoing, considering all possible angles, including suicide and murder. A senior police official confirmed, "The police have launched an investigation into the case and are examining all possible angles," as they await the post-mortem report to clarify the circumstances surrounding her death.56
Rohit Pawar expressed his shock and grief over the incident, stating, "It is difficult to understand how such an incident could happen to a child of such a young age." He emphasized the need for thoroughness in the investigation, urging authorities to ensure that the truth emerges without any lapses. Pawar added, "If there has been any lapse in the way the police handled the matter, it will come at a cost to them."
The body has been sent to Baramati Government Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination, with results expected to shed light on this tragic case.4
“Avani Dashavatare had argued with her mother Saturday night and left home, prompting a missing person complaint before her body was found roadside. Pawar, who reached the hospital, demanded no negligence in the post-mortem and warned of consequences for any police lapse.”
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