Maharashtra teen jumps off cliff, parents fall to death trying to save him
A tragic incident in Aurangabad resulted in the deaths of an 18-year-old man and his parents after the youth jumped from a cliff. The parents died while attempting to save their son following a family dispute.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the critical need for mental health awareness and crisis intervention resources in local communities.
AURANGABAD: An attempt by a couple to prevent their 18-year-old son from jumping off a dangerous cliff at Khavyda Dongar ended in tragedy on Friday, resulting in the deaths of all three family members after they plunged into a deep stone quarry.The incident occurred around noon after nearly three hours of efforts by police, fire brigade personnel, relatives and local residents to persuade the youth to move away from the edge.According to eyewitness and former Tisgaon sarpanch Sanjay Jadhav, the youth reached the upper part of Khavyda Dongar around 10am following a family dispute and stood close to the precipice.His parents and local residents reached the spot…
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