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Crime
Man pushes ex‑girlfriend into Maharashtra gorge after breakup, police say
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:02 PM
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Police in Maharashtra have arrested a man accused of throwing his former girlfriend into a gorge following a breakup.
Maharashtra police reported that a man allegedly pushed his girlfriend into a deep gorge after a heated argument over their breakup. The incident occurred in a remote area of the state, prompting local authorities to launch an immediate rescue and investigation operation.
Witnesses said they heard a shouting match before the victim was seen falling into the gorge, after which the suspect fled the scene. Rescue teams were dispatched, but the victim could not be retrieved alive.
The police have detained the accused, registering a case under sections relating to homicide and abetment of suicide. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence from the site and interviewing locals to establish the sequence of events.
The incident has sparked concern over domestic violence and the need for timely intervention in relationship disputes, prompting calls for stronger protective measures for vulnerable individuals.
Witnesses said they heard a shouting match before the victim was seen falling into the gorge, after which the suspect fled the scene. Rescue teams were dispatched, but the victim could not be retrieved alive.
The police have detained the accused, registering a case under sections relating to homicide and abetment of suicide. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence from the site and interviewing locals to establish the sequence of events.
The incident has sparked concern over domestic violence and the need for timely intervention in relationship disputes, prompting calls for stronger protective measures for vulnerable individuals.