Gujarat man jumps off 1,700ft cliff, calls for domestic violence law changes in video

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AHMEDABAD: A Gujarat postal employee allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the Konkankada cliff at Harishchandragad on Oct 12, leaving behind a 13-minute video in which he cited distress linked to a matrimonial dispute and sought changes to laws governing such cases.Vishwaraj Gohil, a resident of Chitra in Bhavnagar and originally from Rajpara, allegedly jumped into the nearly 1,700-foot-deep gorge located on the border of Thane, Pune and Ahilyanagar districts.In the video, he spoke about his marital dispute, made allegations against his in-laws and urged authorities to review the implementation of laws related to domestic violence and matrimonial disputes. His allegations have not been independently verified.Also read: ‘They must prove I beat my wife’: Man ‘begs’ for justice in final video before suicideAccording to available information, Gohil married Dhaaraba Ajaysinh Sarvaiya on Feb 8, 2026. On Sep 12, his wife submitted an application to police alleging domestic violence following a marital dispute, prompting an inquiry. Gohil also appeared in court on Oct 9 in connection with the matter.In the video, Gohil said the dispute had caused him severe mental distress and alleged that his family had faced false accusations. He also raised concerns about reconciliation proceedings and a dispute involving jewellery.The incident came to light when passersby spotted a motorcycle and a mobile phone near the cliff and alerted Rajur police in Ahilyanagar district. Police contacted Gohil’s family, who reportedly informed them about the video they had received.Given the depth of the gorge, police deployed a drone camera to locate the body. A recovery operation with the assistance of mountaineers was carried out on Friday. The body was recovered after nearly 24 hours and later sent to Bhavnagar.As the spot where the body was found falls within the jurisdiction of Tokawade police station in Thane Rural, an accidental death report (ADR) was registered there.Shitalkumar Naik, assistant police inspector at Tokawade police station, said, “We have registered an ADR in the case. Further action will be taken based on the statements of family members and the findings of the investigation, including an examination of the video recorded by the deceased before his death.”