iPhone Dispute Turns Tragic in Maharashtra: 18-Year-Old Boy and Parents Die After Cliff Incident
A dispute over buying a new iPhone ended in tragedy in Deonai village of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, after an 18-year-old boy and both his parents died in an incident at Khavdya Hill on August 21, 2026.
According to District Collector Vinay Gowda, the incident reportedly began after 18-year-old Kunal Murlidhar Chandvade asked his father for a new iPhone. His father, 48-year-old Murlidhar Chandvade, did not agree to the request.
The disagreement reportedly escalated when Kunal went to a cliff at Khavdya Hill in Tisgaon and threatened to take the extreme step in an apparent attempt to convince his parents.
What happened at Khavdya Hill?
According to the account provided by District Collector Vinay Gowda, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Friday, August 21.
Kunal reportedly went to the cliff after his father refused his request for a new iPhone. Villagers, including the village sarpanch, attempted to persuade the teenager to move away from the edge.
However, the efforts reportedly did not succeed.
Kunal’s father, Murlidhar, then climbed the hill in an attempt to reason with his son and bring him away from the dangerous location.
The situation turned tragic when Kunal fell from the cliff. According to the Collector’s account, the teenager was holding his father’s hand and his father was pulled down with him.
Mother also died while attempting to rescue them
The tragedy did not end there.
After seeing her husband and son fall, 42-year-old Sangeeta Murlidhar Chandvade reportedly attempted to rescue them.
According to the District Collector, she slipped and fell during the rescue attempt.
As a result, Kunal, Murlidhar and Sangeeta all died.
The incident has left the local community shocked, particularly because what reportedly began as a disagreement over the purchase of a mobile phone ended with the deaths of three members of the same family.
Police register case under BNSS Section 194
Following the incident, authorities registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
The provision deals with the procedure for police inquiry and reporting in cases involving unnatural or suspicious deaths.
The case has been registered as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The information provided by the district administration establishes the broad sequence of events, while the investigation is expected to determine the complete circumstances surrounding the incident.
How a dispute over an iPhone became a tragedy
The incident has also raised questions about the intensity of conflicts between parents and teenagers over expensive gadgets and lifestyle expectations.
An iPhone or another premium smartphone can represent a significant expense for many families. Disagreements over expensive purchases can sometimes become emotionally charged, particularly when young people feel strongly about owning a particular device.
However, the incident in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is a reminder that an argument should never be allowed to escalate into a situation involving immediate danger.
The circumstances reported by authorities indicate that the dispute itself was relatively simple—the teenager wanted a new iPhone while his father did not agree—but the subsequent events had devastating consequences.
Villagers tried to intervene
One important aspect of the incident is that local residents reportedly attempted to intervene before the tragedy occurred.
The village sarpanch and other villagers reportedly tried to pacify Kunal and persuade him to move away from the cliff.
His father subsequently went closer to his son to try to bring him back.
Despite these efforts, the situation could not be brought under control.
Investigation continues
Authorities have registered the case and are investigating the incident.
Because the available information comes primarily from the district administration’s account, several details surrounding the incident may become clearer as the police investigation progresses.
At this stage, the confirmed information provided in the report is that the incident occurred at Khavdya Hill in Tisgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, and involved Kunal, his father Murlidhar and his mother Sangeeta.
The authorities have invoked Section 194 of the BNSS in connection with the deaths.
A tragic reminder about handling family disputes
The deaths have transformed what was reportedly a disagreement over a smartphone into a devastating family tragedy.
For parents and children alike, disagreements over money, gadgets, education, careers or lifestyle can become emotionally difficult. But moments of anger or distress should not be allowed to lead to dangerous situations.
If someone threatens to hurt themselves during an argument, family members and bystanders should treat the situation seriously, move the person away from immediate danger where possible, and seek emergency or professional assistance rather than attempting to resolve the disagreement through confrontation.
The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar incident is now under investigation, and further official information may provide more clarity about the exact sequence of events.
FAQs
Q1. What happened in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar?
An 18-year-old boy and his parents died following an incident at Khavdya Hill in Tisgaon, according to District Collector Vinay Gowda.
Q2. Why did the boy reportedly go to Khavdya Hill?
According to the Collector, the incident followed a disagreement between the teenager and his father over the purchase of a new iPhone.
Q3. Who were the victims?
The victims were identified as 18-year-old Kunal Murlidhar Chandvade, his 48-year-old father Murlidhar Chandvade and his 42-year-old mother Sangeeta Murlidhar Chandvade.
Q4. How did the boy’s parents die?
According to the Collector’s account, Kunal fell from the cliff and his father was pulled down while attempting to bring him away from the edge. His mother subsequently fell while trying to rescue them.
Q5. Where did the incident happen?
The incident happened at Khavdya Hill in Tisgaon, in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
Q6. Has a case been registered?
Yes. A case was registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, concerning police inquiry and reporting of unnatural or suspicious deaths.
Q7. Is the investigation complete?
The supplied report indicates that authorities have registered the case and the circumstances are being investigated.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on information provided in the cited news report and statements attributed to the district administration. Details of the incident may change as the police investigation progresses. Roy Daily Update does not independently establish allegations or unverified claims and will update the article if authorities release additional information. Readers should refer to official statements for the latest developments.
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