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Missing Sinhagad Fort Visitor Found After Four Days as Police Probe His Disappearance

Police are reviewing CCTV footage to assess whether he intentionally went missing.

After intensive five-day search, the 24-year-old youth reported missing from Sinhagad Fort (in pic) last week was found at Tanaji Cliff area on Sunday evening, officials said. (HT FILE)
Trekker group with rescue team. Authorities said leaving the regular trail, the group reached a difficult spot and got stranded on cliff during Sinhagad Fort trek. (HT)
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Overview

  • Gautam Gaikwad, 24, was located at Sinhagad Fort on Sunday night four days after being reported missing.
  • He was taken to a hospital with minor leg injuries and is in stable condition, according to Haveli police.
  • During questioning, he told investigators he fell into a ditch and managed to save himself.
  • Officers say CCTV showed a person resembling him at the foot of the fort who appeared to avoid cameras, prompting further inquiry.
  • Gaikwad had separated from four friends near Tanaji Kada on August 20, and a multi‑agency search with locals and trekkers continued in heavy rain after a missing‑person report was filed.