The tragic death of a family of three in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has taken another turn after a relative questioned the widely circulated claim that an iPhone EMI dispute was behind the incident.
Pallavi Patil, the sister of Sangita Chandgude, has urged people to stop spreading what she described as rumours and said the family is already struggling to cope with the loss.
Family Rejects The iPhone Narrative
The deaths of 18-year-old Kunal Chandgude, his father Murlidhar and mother Sangita were initially linked in reports to an argument over an iPhone purchased on EMI.
According to that version, Kunal was unable to pay the instalments and sought help from his parents. A confrontation reportedly followed, eventually leading to the tragic incident at a hill in the region.
However, Pallavi Patil has strongly objected to this narrative.
She said people sharing such claims on social media do not know the family or the circumstances behind the tragedy.
“Please Don’t Spread Rumours”
Pallavi recorded a video message while returning after collecting the ashes of her sister, nephew and brother-in-law.
She expressed deep pain over the videos circulating online and said the family is already going through an extremely difficult period.
According to her, social media users are creating their own versions of what happened without knowing the complete truth.
She also appealed to people to think about the impact such claims could have on the elderly members of the family.
Family Says There May Be More To The Tragedy
The iPhone EMI story may not explain the entire sequence of events.
As the police investigation continues, reports have pointed towards longstanding tensions within the family.
Murlidhar reportedly worked as a truck driver, while Sangita was a homemaker. The couple had also lost their elder son to an illness several years ago.
Sources cited in reports said the tragedy had been preceded by strained family relationships and disputes.
Police Investigate Family Disputes
Police are examining various aspects of the case as they try to understand what led to the tragedy.
An old video involving Sangita has also come under scrutiny. In the video, she spoke about family disputes, property issues and strained relationships.
Police are reportedly trying to understand the context and meaning behind her statements.
Sangita Was Active On YouTube
Sangita was also active on YouTube and had more than 29,000 subscribers.
She frequently shared videos involving her son and also spoke about relationships and family values.
One video posted shortly before the tragedy focused on the importance of mutual respect and understanding in relationships.
Kunal Had Attempted Suicide Earlier
Another important detail that has emerged during the investigation is that Kunal had reportedly visited the same hill about a year earlier with an intention to die by suicide.
Police had intervened at that time and managed to convince him to abandon the plan and return safely.
This detail has added another layer to the investigation into what happened this time.
Why The Investigation Matters
The family’s appeal highlights the danger of drawing conclusions before an investigation is complete.
While the iPhone EMI angle gained widespread attention online, Pallavi has disputed the narrative and asked people not to present speculation as fact.
The police investigation is expected to provide a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Conclusion
The Maharashtra hill tragedy has left a family devastated, while several different narratives have emerged about what may have led to the incident.
Pallavi Patil has strongly rejected the widely circulated iPhone EMI explanation as a complete account and urged people to stop spreading unverified claims.
With the investigation still underway, the family has appealed for sensitivity and privacy while authorities work to establish what actually happened.
FAQ
What happened in the Maharashtra hill tragedy?
Three members of a family — Kunal Chandgude, his father Murlidhar and his mother Sangita — died after falling into a deep gorge at a hill in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Did the family confirm the iPhone EMI dispute as the reason?
No. Sangita’s sister Pallavi Patil has described the iPhone-related narrative as a rumour and urged people not to spread unverified claims.
What else are police investigating?
Police are examining family disputes, previous events and videos involving Sangita as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Had Kunal attempted suicide before?
According to police sources, Kunal had reportedly gone to the same hill about a year earlier with an intention to die by suicide, but police intervened and brought him back safely.