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Teen's iPhone Demand Leads to Tragic Deaths at Maharashtra Hill
An 18-year-old died after jumping from a hill in Maharashtra when his parents refused him an iPhone; his parents also died attempting to rescue him, bringing the total fatalities to three.
22 Aug, 02:10 — 22 Aug, 02:46
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago
1 fall, 3 deaths at Maharashtra hill: How teen's iPhone demand ended in tragedy
An eighteen-year-old died after jumping from a hill when his parents refused him a mobile phone. His parents also lost their lives while attempting to rescue him from the steep cliff. Rescuers and family members made frantic efforts for nearly three hours to save the teenager. The father moved towards his son in the final moments and both fell.
By MOHAMMED AKHEF
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago
Argument over phone leads to Hilltop tragedy in Maharashtra
The 19-year-old had remained near the edge of Khawadya Hill for nearly three hours despite repeated efforts to persuade him to return home
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First report: Times of India · 22 Aug, 02:10|Full coverage: 2 · 36m|Window: 36m
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