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Man Jumps Off Cliff After Alleging Legal Harassment
19 Oct
Summary
- Man died by suicide from a 1,700ft cliff in Maharashtra.
- He left a 13-minute video alleging domestic dispute harassment.
- Police registered an accidental death report and are investigating.
On October 12, 2026, Vishwaraj Gohil, a 30-year-old man from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the Konkankada cliff at Harishchandragad, Maharashtra. He was employed at the Timba post office. Gohil recorded a 13-minute video prior to the incident, claiming significant mental distress from a domestic violence case and calling for legal reforms.
Passersby discovered Gohil's motorcycle and mobile phone near the cliff, alerting Rajur police. Upon contacting his family, they confirmed receiving the video and that Gohil had likely jumped. The body, found nearly 1,700 feet below, was recovered through a 24-hour operation involving police and mountaineers.
Authorities registered an accidental death report (ADR) in the case. Gohil had married Dhaaraba Sarvaiya on February 8, 2026, and his wife had filed a domestic violence complaint on September 12, 2026, which was under police inquiry. Gohil had also appeared in court on October 9, 2026. The investigation will focus on the circumstances leading to his death.
