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Law Student, 20, Found Dead in Lonavala Gorge as Police Probe Cause

Police cite a prima facie suicide finding, with device analysis expected to clarify events.

Overview

  • The deceased was identified as Shreya Narendra Pati, also reported as Patil, a Navi Mumbai resident studying at BITS Law School in Kalyan.
  • Her body was spotted about 400 feet down at Tiger Point by drone and recovered at night by the Shivdurg/Shivdruga Mitra Trekkers team.
  • Lonavala Rural Police registered an accidental death report, with inquiries examining accident, suicide, or possible foul play.
  • Officers reported no suicide note; a police official mentioned domestic tensions as a possible factor while stressing that the investigation continues.
  • A rickshaw driver who brought her to Tiger Point has been identified for questioning, and a technical team is attempting to access her phone and laptop found in her bag.