Pune: Two Chakan Employees Drown at Devkund Waterfall After Allegedly Ignoring Police Warning, Group Booked
Pune, 14th July 2026: A weekend outing to the Devkund Waterfall near Bhira village in Maharashtra’s Raigad district turned fatal after two employees of private firms based in Chakan drowned while visiting the restricted tourist spot on Sunday.
The victims were identified as Gopal Rathod (23), a native of Nanded, and Vishnu Dhok (24) from Hingoli. Their bodies were recovered by police and rescue personnel on Monday afternoon after an extensive search operation.
According to police, the victims were part of a group of 21 employees, including women, who had travelled to Devkund for a picnic. The group was reportedly intercepted by police at Patnus village and advised not to proceed because access to the waterfall had been prohibited during the monsoon due to safety risks.
Investigators said the group allegedly ignored the warning and reached the waterfall through an alternate route with the assistance of two local guides.
Following the incident, police registered an accidental death report (ADR) and also booked members of the group along with the two guides under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly violating a lawful order issued by public authorities.
Police have urged tourists to strictly follow monsoon restrictions and avoid entering prohibited areas, warning that such violations can put lives at risk and invite legal action.
