Lonavala: A tragic incident was reported at Lonavala’s well-known tourist spot, Lions Point, where a 32-year-old IT engineer from Pune allegedly ended his life by jumping into a deep gorge. The deceased has been identified as Virendra Sinha, who was working with an IT company in Baner, Pune.
The incident came to light early Thursday morning when local police found an abandoned car parked near Lions Point along the Mumbai–Pune Highway. After tracing the registration details, the vehicle was confirmed to belong to Sinha. When officers searched the surrounding area and failed to locate him, they suspected he may have fallen or jumped into the ravine, which is approximately 250 feet deep.
Further investigation revealed that before taking the extreme step, Sinha had sent emails and messages to his wife and a few close friends, indicating that he was under severe mental stress and was considering drastic action. Although these messages raised concern among his family and friends, they were discovered only after the incident had occurred.
The Lonavla Rural Police, the Shivdurg Rescue Team, and volunteers from the Maval Wildlife Protection Organization carried out a joint rescue operation. The teams carefully descended into the steep gorge and recovered the body after a challenging and risky operation.
In the wake of the incident, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has demanded that authorities strengthen safety measures at Lions Point. With repeated reports of suicides and accidents, the party has called for barricades, increased security, and round-the-clock surveillance to prevent further tragedies.
Police are continuing their investigation, examining Sinha’s digital communications and personal circumstances to determine the exact cause behind the tragic step.
