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Tragic Death on Rajgad Fort: Faithful Dog Refuses to Leave Deceased Master's Side
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News18•12-10-2026, 12:56
Tragic Death on Rajgad Fort: Faithful Dog Refuses to Leave Deceased Master's Side
- •A 35-year-old tourist named Jignesh Khandalkar tragically passed away due to a massive heart attack while climbing the historic Rajgad Fort.
- •Jignesh suddenly collapsed near the Padmavati Machi area while ascending via the Pal Budruk route, and attempts to save him with CPR failed.
- •In this deeply emotional moment, his beloved pet dog 'Julie' refused to leave his side after his death.
- •As rescue workers and locals carried Jignesh's body down the rugged terrain on a stretcher, the loyal dog walked right beside the mortal remains all the way to the bottom.
- •The unconditional loyalty and poignant sight of the mute animal brought tears to the eyes of everyone present at the scene.
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Jignesh Khandalkar tragically passed away after suffering a massive heart attack while ascending Rajgad Fort via the Pal Budruk route near the Padmavati Machi area.
Following his sudden death, Jignesh's beloved dog 'Julie' refused to leave his side, walking right beside his mortal remains all the way down the fort on a stretcher.
Upon receiving information about the incident, Archaeology Department personnel, local citizens, MSEDCL employees, and Velha police immediately launched rescue operations to bring the body down.
