Silent Tragedy In Nagpur: Man Suffers Fatal Fall, Bedridden Wife Starves To Death In Scorching Heat
Silent Tragedy In Nagpur: Man Suffers Fatal Fall, Bedridden Wife Starves To Death In Scorching Heat Published By, Last Updated: May 30, 2026, 21:14 IST
Silent Tragedy In Nagpur: Man Suffers Fatal Fall, Bedridden Wife Starves To Death In Scorching Heat Published By, Last Updated: May 30, 2026, 21:14 IST Gangadhar Bhongade, 77, a retired defence employee, slipped and fell in the kitchen, while his bedridden wife reportedly died of starvation and dehydration. Rapid Read Image used for representation In a tragic incident from Maharashtra’s Nagpur, an elderly couple were found dead in the locked home in Davlameti. Their bodies were found after their son-in-law noticed the stench from the house and broke open the door. The couple, who had been married for 40 years, met a tragic end after Gangadhar Bhongade, 77, a retired defence employee, slipped and fell in the kitchen.
He suffered a fatal injury and died on the spot, while his cell phone remained switched off, according to a report by the Times of India. His wife Kaushalya, 75, who was bedridden and dependent on Gangadhar, could not access food or water amid the scorching heat in Nagpur. She succumbed to dehydration, starvation and extreme heat days after Gangadhar’s death. Mohammad Ghouse, the husband of Kaushalya’s daughter from her first marriage, had gone to meet the elderly couple. He broke open the door and found Gangadhar’s body in the kitchen, while Kaushalya lay motionless on the bed. When Did The Incident Happen? The couple had no children of their own. Kaushalya had two sons and two daughters from her first marriage.
Her eldest son left home in 2018 and never returned, and her youngest son passed away in 2025. The elder sister was a key point of contact who looked after the couple. Police said the tragedy unfolded around the night of May 26, citing the newspapers of three days piled outside their residence. “Gangadhar’s body was in an advanced state of decay, while Kaushalya’s body was relatively less decomposed, suggesting she survived her husband by a few days," a police official told TOI. Gangadhar reportedly spoke to their elder daughter on Saturday and informed her about his health. He requested someone to look after Kaushalya, and the daughter assured him she would visit them in the first week of June.
However, the couple’s condition worsened with no immediate support available. ALSO READ: Ghaziabad Teen Stabbed To Death After Being Asked About Goat Sacrifice, CCTV Footage Surfaces News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Nagpur, India, India First Published: May 30, 2026, 21:14 IST News india Silent Tragedy In Nagpur: Man Suffers Fatal Fall, Bedridden Wife Starves To Death In Scorching Heat Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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