- Sangita, her 48-year-old husband, Murlidhar Chandgude, and their 18-year-old son, Kunal, died after they fell in a 200-foot gorge on Friday afternoon, allegedly after an argument over the EMIs for the son's new phone.
- The tragic chain of events at Kohdya Dongar began around 10 am on Friday when Kunal, who had bought an iPhone, had been asking his family for money to pay the EMIs, according to the police.
- Witnessing her husband and son fall, heartbroken Sangita also jumped from the hill seconds later. All three died on the spot.
- According to police sources, Kunal had come to the same spot last year with the intention of dying by suicide. At that time, the police had managed to counsel him and bring him down safely.
- On Thursday, Sangita had shared a self-recorded video on YouTube, saying there is "no point in doing anything for a person who does not value love".
- Sangita, who was reportedly living separately from her husband after their elder son's death due to an illness about six years ago, said a chapati "tastes good only when it gets roasted from both sides".
- She elaborated: "It is the same with relationships. If it is going on from both sides, if both are valuing it, then stay in such a relation. Otherwise, if one person is valuing it and the other is not, then such a relation has no meaning."
A tragic incident unfolded in Maharashtra when Sangita Chandgude, her husband Murlidhar, and their son Kunal fell into a 250-foot gorge after a heated argument over Kunal's new phone EMIs. The argument escalated after Kunal, 18, sought financial support for his iPhone payments.123456
The family had been struggling with emotional turmoil, especially after the death of their elder son six years ago. Sangita, who had over 29,000 YouTube followers, shared a poignant video just a day before the tragedy, stating, "there is no point in doing anything for a person who does not value love". In her video, she emphasized the importance of mutual respect in relationships, saying, "If one person is valuing it and the other is not, then such a relation has no meaning".
On Friday morning, Kunal climbed a hilltop in Kohdya Dongar, where he had previously attempted suicide. His parents, worried for his safety, followed him to persuade him to return. Witnesses reported that Murlidhar tried to pull Kunal back from the edge, leading to their tragic fall. Sangita, witnessing the incident, jumped after them, resulting in all three dying instantly.
This heartbreaking event highlights the severe impact of familial pressures and mental health struggles, particularly among youth. Police had previously intervened to counsel Kunal after his earlier suicide attempt, underscoring the need for ongoing support for vulnerable individuals.
“Sangita, who had over 29,000 YouTube followers, had posted multiple motivational videos, including one where she said a chapati "tastes good only when it gets roasted from both sides." Police said Kunal had come to the same spot last year with suicidal intent and was counseled down safely.”
