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The e-Paper edition of The Hindu, dated December 7, 2025, features a variety of sections including world affairs from an Indian perspective, film reviews, technology news, science writing, data analysis, health advice, and book reviews. The edition also reports a tragic incident in Nashik’s Kalwan taluka, where a car plunged into a 600-foot gorge, killing six people from Pimpalgaon Baswant. Rescue operations are underway. The Maharashtra Chief Minister announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh for each of the victims’ families.
News Article:
Six Killed in Nashik Gorge Accident
Nashik, Maharashtra – December 7, 2025 – Six individuals were killed earlier today after their vehicle plummeted into a 600-foot deep gorge in the Saptashring Garh Ghat, located in Kalwan taluka of Nashik district.
The accident occurred at approximately 4:00 PM IST. The deceased have been identified as Kirti Patel (50), Raseela Patel (50), Vitthal Patel (65), Lata Patel (60), Vachan Patel (60) and Maniben Patel (70), all residents of Pimpalgaon Baswant in Niphad taluka. The Toyota Innova, carrying seven passengers, was severely damaged. All six occupants died at the scene.
Superintendent of Police Balasaheb Patil is overseeing rescue efforts, which involve personnel from the police force and the District Disaster Management Committee. Resident Deputy Collector and District Disaster Authority CEO Rohitkumar Rajput confirmed the ongoing operation.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it “extremely tragic.” He announced that the state government will provide financial assistance of ₹5 lakh to each of the deceased’s families. “The government stands with the families of the victims and rescue work is in progress with full administrative support at the spot”, said the Chief Minister.
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