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Girl Found Dead in Baramati; Probe Underway

66 sourcesUpdated 23 Aug 2026, 6:39 am Coverage regionsIndia · International · Mumbai · Pune · Delhi · Global
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The girl’s body was discovered in Baramati, Maharashtra, on Sunday.

Police said the case is being investigated from all angles.

A missing-person complaint had been filed after she left home following an argument.

Officials said the cause of death remains undetermined.

Why it mattersA tragic death under investigation involving a political aide's family raises local safety and political scrutiny concerns.
More context

Initial confusion over her connection to NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar’s personal assistant was later clarified by police.

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What coverage agrees on

Reporting agrees that the girl was found dead in Baramati and that police have opened an investigation. It also agrees that officials have not yet determined the cause of death.

What is changing or disputed

What changes next will depend on the police inquiry, including the cause of death and any findings from the missing-person complaint. The relationship details around Rohit Pawar’s personal assistant were initially unclear but were later clarified by police.

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This view focuses on Daughter of MLA Rohit Pawar's PA found dead in Maharashtra's Baramati; cops launch probe. It also highlights Rohit Pawar's PA's 12-year-old daughter found dead in Baramati; NCP-SP leader seeks probe.

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This view focuses on Daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's PA found dead in Baramati, probe on | India News. It also highlights 14-Year-Old Daughter Of Rohit Pawar's Assistant Found Dead Near Home In Baramati.

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Hindustan Times Critical framing Provisional rating

Smriti asks Rahul to back women’s quota law | India News

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Bharatiya Janata Party national general secretary Smriti Irani urged Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to support the implementation of the thirty-three percent reservation law for women in legislatures. Irani also requested him to back a full rendition of Vande Mataram, which references Goddess Durga, following a recent controversy over the national song at the Congress headquarters. Congress representatives responded by defending their position on the song and questioning the government's timeline and intentions regarding the women's reservation legislation.

Hindustan Times Neutral framing Provisional rating

Daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's PA found dead in Baramati, probe on | India News

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This Hindustan Times report details the discovery of a twelve-year-old girl's body in Baramati, Maharashtra, on Sunday. The article notes initial confusion regarding her relation to NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant, which police later clarified. Officials state that an investigation is currently underway from all angles, following a missing-person complaint filed after the girl left home due to an argument. The cause of death remains undetermined by officials as the investigation continues.

The New Indian Express Neutral framing Reported

12-year-old daughter of Rohit Pawar’s PA found dead in Baramati

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The New Indian Express reports that the twelve-year-old daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant, Ajit Dashavatare, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Baramati on Sunday. According to the police, the girl had left her home in anger on Saturday after an argument with her mother, prompting a missing-person complaint. Her body was subsequently discovered near her residence and transferred to a hospital for a post-mortem. Police confirmed that an investigation is examining all possible angles.

The Hindu Neutral framing Provisional rating

Daughter of MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant found dead in Baramati; probe on

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The Hindu reports on the tragic death of the twelve-year-old daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant, Ajit Dashavatare, in Baramati on Sunday. Police and sources indicate the girl left her home angrily on Saturday after a minor argument with her mother, resulting in a missing-person complaint. Her body was later discovered near her residence in Rui village and sent for a post-mortem examination. Authorities confirmed that an active investigation is examining every possible angle surrounding the incident.

Times Now Neutral framing Reported

Daughter Of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's PA Found Dead In Maharashtra's Baramati, Probe Underway

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Times Now covers the discovery of the twelve-year-old daughter of Rohit Pawar's personal assistant, Ajit Dashavatare, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Baramati. The report outlines that she went missing on Saturday after an argument with her mother, leading to a family complaint. MLA Rohit Pawar provided statements regarding the search efforts, the ongoing post-mortem, and demands for a thorough investigation by the Deputy SP. Police confirmed that an active investigation is examining all potential angles.

livemint.com Neutral framing Reported

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar’s PA's 15-year-old daughter found dead in Maharashtra's Baramati; probe underway

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Livemint reports that Rohit Pawar's personal assistant Ajit Dashavatare's 15-year-old daughter was found dead in Baramati, Maharashtra, with police saying the investigation is examining all angles. The body was recovered near her home in the Rui area of Baramati tehsil and underwent a post-mortem at Baramati Government Medical College and Hospital. Pawar said he has asked the Deputy SP to conduct a thorough probe, and CCTV footage is being examined.

India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

MLA Rohit Pawar's aide's daughter, 12, found dead in Baramati

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India Today reports that the 14-year-old daughter of Rohit Pawar's personal assistant was found dead in Baramati, hours after she went missing following an argument with her mother. Police registered a missing-person and kidnapping complaint and deployed three teams; the body was found around 8:30 am in a drain near her residence. Pawar visited the hospital and called for a thorough investigation as the post-mortem began.

Zee News Neutral framing Reported

Daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's aide found dead in Baramati; cops launch probe

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Zee News reports that the 12-year-old daughter of Rohit Pawar's personal assistant Ajit Dashavatare was found dead near her home in Rui Baramati; police are investigating and the post-mortem is underway. The family had reported her missing the previous night after a minor quarrel with her mother, and Pawar visited Baramati Hospital to offer support and urge a proper investigation.

The Times of India Neutral framing Provisional rating

2 MLAs among several injured after car jumps divider, slams into Innova at Delhi's ITO

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Two members of the legislative assembly were among six people who sustained minor injuries following a multi-vehicle traffic accident at the ITO intersection in Delhi on Sunday night. Police stated that a Swift car traveling from Laxmi Nagar struck a road divider, crossed the railing, and collided with an oncoming Innova carrying the politicians. All injured individuals were transported to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition.

Outlook India Neutral framing Reported

Two MLAs Among Six Injured After CNG Cylinder Burst Causes Collision

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Six people, including two state legislators, suffered minor injuries after a road collision at Delhi's ITO intersection on Sunday night. According to reports, a CNG cylinder burst inside a Swift car, causing the driver to lose control and crash through a divider into an oncoming Innova SUV carrying the politicians. Emergency responders and police cleared the vehicles from the scene, and authorities launched an investigation into the exact cause of the cylinder explosion.

DNA India Neutral framing Reported

Delhi Car Accident: 2 MLAs among 6 injured as Swift rams into Innova after crossing divider

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A road traffic accident in central Delhi resulted in minor injuries for six individuals, including two sitting and visiting members of the legislative assembly. Police reported that a Swift car driven by a thirty-two-year-old man crossed a road divider near the PWD office and struck an Innova SUV traveling in the opposite direction. Authorities confirmed that all victims were transferred to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital and that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

Zee News Neutral framing Reported

Delhi: 6 injured, including 2 MLAs, after car crashes into SUV

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At least six people, including two regional politicians, sustained minor injuries during a car crash near the ITO traffic signal in central Delhi on Sunday evening. Police stated that a Maruti Suzuki Swift lost control, crossed a road railing, and collided with a Toyota Innova carrying the legislators. Emergency services cleared the damaged vehicles to restore normal traffic flow while local authorities continued their inquiry into the incident.

The Hindu Neutral framing Provisional rating

Two MLAs among six injured in Delhi road accident

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The Hindu reports that two MLAs, including Anil Jha and Abhay Patil, suffered minor injuries along with four others following a car collision in central Delhi on August twenty third, twenty twenty six. Police stated that a car driven by Ashutosh Pandey hit a divider, crossed the railing, and crashed into the Innova carrying the legislators. All occupants sustained minor injuries and were admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital in a stable condition. Police are continuing their investigation.

National Herald Neutral framing Provisional rating

Two MLAs among six injured in central Delhi road accident

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This source reports that two legislators, Abhay Patil and Anil Jha, were among six people who sustained minor injuries in a road accident in central Delhi on Sunday night. According to police, a hatchback crossed the divider and collided with an Innova carrying the two MLAs. All six injured individuals were taken to a hospital, where their conditions were reported to be stable. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances of the collision.