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73-Year-Old Pune Woman Found Dead In Mula River

A 73-year-old woman went missing, found dead in Mula River. Identified within hours.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 03 August 2026 at 07:14 pm
73-Year-Old Pune Woman Found Dead In Mula River

A 73-year-old woman from Pune who went missing after her morning walk was found dead in the Mula River near Aga Khan Bridge in Yerawada on Sunday evening.

The woman's body was spotted floating in the river at around 5:30 pm on August 2, and police personnel from the Yerawada Police Station were immediately informed.

The police, along with the fire brigade, retrieved the woman's body from the river and took her to Sassoon General Hospital, where she was declared dead at 7:47 pm.

The woman was wearing a dark-colored blouse and skirt, yellow metal earrings, a chain, six bangles, a black thread around her neck, and a red thread on her wrist. However, no identity documents were found on her.

Under the guidance of Senior Police Inspector Umesh Gitte and Police Inspector (Crime) Keshav Dinde, the police began efforts to identify the woman by circulating her photographs and details through the Pune Police Control Room and local journalists via WhatsApp.

Later that night, the deceased was identified as Shobha Kailash Shah, a 73-year-old resident of PMC Colony in Wakdewadi, Shivajinagar.

It was found that a missing person complaint had already been registered at Khadki Police Station on August 2 after she failed to return from her morning walk.

The Yerawada Police immediately contacted Khadki Police and coordinated with Shah's family, and after completing the required legal formalities, the body was handed over to her son, Sumit Shah.

The family thanked the Yerawada Police and Pune Police for their swift efforts in identifying the deceased and returning her body without delay.

The police are currently investigating the exact cause and circumstances of her death.

The quick coordination between the Yerawada and Khadki police, along with social media outreach, helped identify the deceased within hours and reunite her family with her body.

This incident highlights the importance of swift police action and coordination in such cases.

The investigation into the woman's death is ongoing, and the police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.

The community has come together to support the family during this difficult time, and the police have been praised for their efforts in handling the situation with sensitivity and efficiency.

The incident serves as a reminder of the need for increased awareness and support for missing persons cases, and the importance of community-police collaboration in resolving such cases.

In conclusion, the swift identification and return of the deceased woman's body to her family is a testament to the effective coordination and efforts of the Pune police, and the community's support during difficult times.

Frequently asked questions

What was the age of the woman found dead in Mula River?

The woman was 73 years old.

How was the woman identified?

The woman was identified through social media outreach and coordination between Yerawada and Khadki police.

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