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12-year-old daughter of Rohit Pawar’s associate found dead in Baramati
The 12-year-old daughter of an associate of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar was found dead in Baramati, Maharashtra, on Sunday. Police said the girl went missing on Saturday night after a minor…
The 12-year-old daughter of an associate of NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar was found dead in Baramati, Maharashtra, on Sunday. Police said the girl went missing on Saturday night after a minor argument with her mother, and her body was found near her home in the Sai Ganesh Nagar area of Rui village.
Sources differ on the victim's relation to the MLA. Hindustan Times reports she was the daughter of someone known to Pawar, not his personal assistant. The Times of India and India TV identify the father as Pawar's personal assistant Ajit Dashavatare. Pune Police confirmed to HT that she was not the PA's daughter.
Police have launched an investigation and are examining the case from all angles. The body has been sent for post-mortem. The cause of death has not been determined yet. NCP-SP leader Rohit Pawar has sought a probe into the incident.
Indian Opinion Analysis
All three outlets reported the death factually with wire-copy style, making this uniform straight reporting. The sole discrepancy, whether the girl was the PA's daughter or a broader associate's, reflects initial confusion rather than editorial slant. Hindustan Times corrected the PTI version after police clarification, while Times of India and India TV retained the PA identification. Readers should note the police have not confirmed foul play or suicide, the post-mortem report and probe findings are the concrete next steps to watch.
Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
Sources (3): hindustantimes.com (neutral report), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), indiatvnews.com (neutral report)
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
