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Instagram-Driven Car Stunt Ends in 300-Foot Plunge at Maharashtra Viewpoint

His critical condition has spurred a police inquiry, with locals demanding railings at the scenic Table Point.

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The video captures the harrowing moment the car, driven on a steep, grass-covered slope, loses control and slips into the deep ditch (Video grab)
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Overview

  • The stunt occurred around 4 pm on July 10 at Table Point near the Patan–Sadawaghapur road, where the car veered off an unprotected ledge.
  • Rescue teams and local residents coordinated to extract 20-year-old Sahil Jadhav from the gorge and rush him to Sahyadri Hospital.
  • Doctors report Jadhav remains in critical condition with multiple fractures following the 300-foot fall.
  • Satara police have registered a case, opened an investigation and issued warnings against risky behavior at tourist spots.
  • Frequent visitors and nearby villagers are pressing authorities to install protective railings and warning signs to avert future tragedies.