Indian Army Acrobatic Athlete Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Pune
An international acrobatic athlete serving with the Indian Army was discovered dead under mysterious conditions near his residence in Pune on Wednesday morning. The body of Subedar Siddesh Bhosale, aged 34, was found hanging from a tree at Kusmade Colony in Mhaske Vasti along the Pune-Alandi road.
Unusual Details Raise Suspicion
Police reported that a water pipe was tied around the neck of the deceased, and his hands were bound with the same pipe, which has raised significant suspicion. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone IV) Chilumula Rajnikanth stated, "His hands were bound with the same pipe, which raises suspicion. We are collecting CCTV footage from nearby areas to find out how he came out of his house and other things. An accidental death case has been registered for now."
Background and Achievements of the Deceased
Subedar Siddesh Bhosale was a distinguished athlete, part of an eight-member Indian team that secured a bronze medal at the 10th Acrobatic Gymnastics Asian Championship held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in September 2017. This achievement was highlighted in a social media post by the Army's public information wing. According to an Army source, Bhosale was excellent in sports, which led to his promotion to the Subedar rank, and he won multiple medals in national and international events over the past decade.
Investigation and Post-Mortem Findings
DCP Rajnikanth revealed that the advanced post-mortem report confirmed Bhosale died due to hanging. However, he emphasized, "But his hands were tied. This particular aspect was unusual. Hence, we are probing other aspects such as his personal life, financial conditions, and his work station, among others. If evidence suggests homicide, we will convert the case accordingly." Preliminary inquiries indicate that Bhosale might have been under stress, though the exact reasons remain unclear.
Personal and Professional Life
Bhosale is survived by his wife and children. He was serving with an engineer regiment of Bombay Sappers, currently located at the College of Military Engineering. At the time of his death, he was with the Army's acrobatic node in Bengaluru for training, showcasing his ongoing commitment to his athletic and military duties.
The police continue to investigate this case thoroughly, considering all possible angles to determine the cause of death and ensure justice is served.
