Chakan Tragedy: 17-Year-Old Student Found Dead in Bhama River After Leaving Home Following Family Dispute
A 17-year-old Class 11 student, Aman Pandey, was found dead in the Bhama River near Rakshewadi, Chakan, on October 11. He had reportedly left home on his bicycle following a family disagreement over a mobile phone. His abandoned bicycle was discovered on a river bridge, prompting an overnight search by police and rescue teams. The exact circumstances of his death remain under investigation.
Pimpri-Chinchwad: A 17-year-old Class 11 student was found dead in the Bhama River near Rakshewadi in Pune district on Sunday, October 11, a day after he reportedly left home following a disagreement with his family over a mobile phone.
The deceased has been identified as Aman Pandey, a student of Shri Shivaji Vidya Mandir in Chakan. His body was recovered from the river at approximately 12:30 pm following an extensive search operation involving police, firefighters and local rescue volunteers.
Student Left Home After Argument Over Mobile Phone
According to Senior Police Inspector Jitendra Kadam, Aman had an argument with his sister over a mobile phone on Saturday, October 10.
During the disagreement, his father reportedly became angry and slapped him twice. Police said Aman subsequently left home on his bicycle.
When he failed to return, his family began searching for him.
They later discovered his bicycle abandoned on the Bhama River bridge near Rakshewadi, approximately two kilometres from their residence.
Concerned about his whereabouts, the family immediately informed the police.
Rescue Teams Conduct Overnight Search
After receiving information on Saturday evening, personnel from the Chakan Municipal Council fire brigade and the Aapda Mitra rescue team from Maval reached the location.
Rescue workers searched the river using lighting equipment, but difficult conditions and darkness affected the operation.
The search resumed on Sunday morning, and Aman's body was recovered at approximately 12:30 pm.
Municipal council employees Prakash Wagh and Kamlesh Shinde participated in the operation alongside rescue volunteers Umesh Chavan, Vishal Adhav, Nilesh Garade, Rajendra Wadge, Ganesh Gaikwad and Ravi Koli.
Police Sub-Inspector Ramchandra Mohite, Abhishek Sable, Tejas Dangre, Umesh Phalke, social worker Shyam Rakshe and local residents also assisted in the search.
Police Await Further Findings
Police believe Aman may have entered the river from the bridge on the Chakan–Rakshewadi road at around 11 am on Saturday.
However, authorities have not confirmed the exact circumstances surrounding his death.
Further details regarding the investigation and the cause of death have not yet been released.
The incident has left the student's family grieving.