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Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Car plunges into 300-foot gorge during filming social media reel
A 20-year-old man was injured after his car plunged into a 300-foot-deep gorge while a group of youngsters attempted stunts for a social media reel. The incident was reported on Wednesday at around 4 pm at Table Point, Sadawaghapur area in Patan tehsil in Satara district. The victim has been identified as Sahil Jadhav, a resident of Goleshwar, Karad in Satara district. The video captures the harrowing moment the car, driven on a steep, grass-covered slope, loses control and slips into the deep ditch (Video grab) According to Patan police, the group of three individuals had driven to the plateau to film social media content. The video captures the harrowing moment the car, driven on a steep, grass-covered slope, loses control and slips into the deep ditch. Two other friends were shooting video of the victim, and the video went viral on social media. Rescue operations were swiftly launched upon receiving news of the incident. With the support of local residents, emergency teams descended into the gorge and successfully retrieved the injured driver. Due to dense vegetative cover, his car was stuck in a gorge. Bystanders reported the incident to the local police, and they rescued the victim. Police told victims sustained multiple fractures and was admitted to the private hospital in Karad. Vikas Shinde, SPI, Patan police station said, 'Jadhav sustained injuries in the fall and was rushed to a hospital in Karad, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Fortunately, a major tragedy was averted as the other individuals in the group had exited the car moments earlier for a photoshoot.' On Thursday, a case was filed against the victim at Patan police station under BNS sections 125(A), 125(B), 281, 324 and sections 184 of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
String of suspicious fires at Bhadrawati Range Office causes concern
Nagpur: The Forest Range Office premises in Bhadrawati has been experiencing a concerning series of unexplained fires. The latest incident occurred around 9.30pm on Sunday, when Round Officer Vikas Shinde's vehicle was completely burnt, raising significant security concerns about the premises. This incident marks the fifth occurrence since April 12, when an initial fire broke out at the forest department's godown. Subsequent fires have affected various areas within the campus, including storage facilities and quarters. Notably, most destroyed items and documents have been connected to Round Officer Shinde. Sunday night's incident has intensified concerns about intentional wrongdoing. The Bolero (MH 32-5437), stationed near Shinde's residential quarters on the office grounds, suddenly caught fire on Sunday night. According to witnesses, forest staff attempted to extinguish the flames using buckets and pipes whilst onlookers gathered. Despite their efforts, the vehicle was completely destroyed. The situation was complicated by the non-arrival of a fire engine requested from the Municipal Council, leaving forest staff to handle the emergency independently. The recurring nature of these fires targeting Shinde's work-related items has raised serious questions. Previous incidents damaged essential office records, wooden furniture, cement bags, oil paints, and brushes. Several fires occurred near Shinde's quarters, including one that destroyed a storage unit containing his official documents. "These incidents appear suspicious and aren't typical electrical faults," stated Range Forest Officer (RFO) Kiran Dhankute. "While short circuits might explain two cases, the others require further investigation. The pattern is concerning, particularly as the affected items consistently relate to one officer. We've reported this to the police and initiated an internal investigation," she explained. The local community and staff are considering whether these incidents result from internal interference, personal grievances, or a larger scheme. Police Inspector Lata Wadive is overseeing the investigation. The forest department has increased security measures across the premises. The incidents have created an atmosphere of uncertainty and concern at the Range Office, with questions remaining about the perpetrator's identity and motives. The situation remains unresolved, leaving authorities to determine whether these fires are attempts to destroy evidence, communicate threats, or create disorder.
