Airline employee found dead on Van Ganga riverbank at Bhandarani, MP-MH border

A Pune‑based airline employee was found lifeless on the banks of the Van Ganga river in Bhandarani, a village that straddles the Madhya Pradesh‑Maharashtra border. Local residents reported the body early on, noting signs that suggested a violent encounter.
Police officials have opened a criminal investigation, citing eyewitness accounts of masked individuals allegedly assaulting and robbing the victim before he succumbed to his injuries. The exact motive remains unclear, and authorities have not released the name of the airline.
Investigators are awaiting the post‑mortem report to confirm the cause of death and to determine whether foul play was involved. The case has heightened concerns about safety in remote border areas, prompting calls for increased patrolling.
The incident was first reported by regional media, and the police have appealed to the public for any information that could identify the perpetrators.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.