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

Police said an investigation was underway and the case was being examined from all angles.

Updated on: Aug 23, 2026, 12:22:14 IST

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The daughter of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant was reportedly found dead in Baramati in Maharashtra's Pune district on Sunday, officials said.

Police said an investigation was underway and the case was being examined from all angles. (PTI)

Police said an investigation was underway and the case was being examined from all angles, news agency PTI reported. The deceased was the daughter of Pawar's personal assistant, Ajit Dashavatare, officials were quoted as saying by the news agency.

The girl reportedly had a minor argument with her mother over an issue before leaving home in anger on Saturday, PTI reported citing sources. When she failed to return, her family approached the police and filed a complaint.

Her body was found near her home in the Sainagar area of Rui village in Baramati on Sunday morning, police said.

After receiving information, police reached the spot and sent the body to Baramati Government Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

"The police have launched an investigation into the case and are examining all possible angles," a senior official said.

This is a developing story. More details awaited.

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