According to the sequence reconstructed by police and fire brigade officials, Kunal left home at around 8 am on Monday.
When he failed to arrive at his institute by about 9.10 am, the institute contacted his mother.
His location was traced to the hill between approximately 10 am and 10.30 am. Villagers then alerted police at around 10.45 am.
The fire brigade was called at approximately 11.30 am.
When rescuers reached the hilltop, Kunal was reportedly moving from one position to another. Officials tried to speak to him and persuade him to come down safely.
As a precaution, a safety net was placed below.
It was during this operation that Murlidhar approached his son.
Police said he tried to grab Kunal’s hand, but both lost their balance and fell from the hill.
Sangeeta then jumped moments later after witnessing the fall.
The three suffered fatal injuries.
Their bodies were brought to Ghati Hospital at around 2.30 pm for post-mortem examinations.
Pet dog Sheru left waiting at home
The tragedy also left behind the family’s pet dog, Sheru.
Neighbours reportedly discovered that the dog had remained locked inside the house for two days after the deaths. They provided food and water while efforts were made to find help for the animal.
A pet animal welfare group later rescued Sheru and moved him to a municipal shelter.
The group has appealed to an animal-loving family to adopt him and provide him with a permanent home.
Investigation continues
The claims about Kunal wanting his parents to reconcile have emerged as investigators continue examining what happened before he reached Khuwadiya hill.
Police are reconstructing the sequence of events using accounts from relatives, neighbours, villagers, rescuers and others familiar with the family.
The accounts also highlight the conflicting descriptions of the Chandgudes’ family life. While relatives have spoken about longstanding differences between Kunal’s parents, neighbours and Murlidhar’s colleagues said they had not observed anything that suggested serious trouble.
What prompted Kunal to go to the hill, what happened after he reached the top and what exactly led to the fatal rescue attempt remain key questions for investigators.
The tragedy has left the family’s relatives and neighbours mourning three deaths, while their pet dog Sheru waits for a new home.