Tragic Incidents in Maharashtra and Karnataka Claim Two Lives

Pune, Karnataka, October 16 (Daily Kiran) : A young man and a farmer lost their lives in separate tragic incidents in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The incidents occurred on October 16, 2026, and have shocked local communities.

In Pune district, a 20-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a forest area of Nimgaon Ketki village. The deceased was identified as Rupesh Kaloo Mokashi, originally from the Dhyatipada area in Nashik district. According to police reports, Rupesh’s family had gone to bed after dinner on the night of October 15. When he was discovered missing the next morning around 6 a.m., his family and friends began searching for him.

During the search, his body was located hanging from an acacia tree in a reserved forest area near Sonai Dairy. Local resident Atul Del Patil informed the police about the situation. The body was retrieved and transported to the Indapur sub-district hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead. An accidental death case has been registered at the Indapur police station under Section 194 of the Indian Code of Civil Protection, and further investigations are ongoing.

In a separate incident in Karnataka, a 62-year-old farmer died after being struck by lightning while working in a field in Joisaraharalhalli village, located in the Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district. The victim was identified as Mahadevappa Shidenoor. Reports indicate that he was working when the lightning struck, leading to his untimely death. This incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Halgeri police station, which is currently investigating the matter further.

Both incidents highlight the risks faced by individuals in rural areas, prompting calls for greater awareness and safety measures.