The video of Pune girl Nasreen Amir Qureshi as she falls while taking selfie has gone viral on Twitter/X and Instagram
Recently, social media platforms, especially X/Twitter and Instagram, has been buzzing with a viral-video of a 29-year-old woman who fell into a deep gorge after attempting to take a selfie!
Not aware of the matter? Fret not, here we’ve compiled all the information for you:
For the unversed, earlier this week, reports emerged online indicating that a Pune woman identified as Nasreen Amir Qureshi fell into a 60-feet-deep gorge at Borane Ghat in Maharashtra.
Who is Nasreen Amir Qureshi as video of Pune girl falling while taking a selfie goes viral on Twitter/X and Instagram
The alleged incident took place when Nasreen Amir Qureshi attempted to take a selfie at the Borane Ghat. Reports reveals that, Nasreen alongside a group of her friends from Pune were on their way to visit Thoseghar Waterfall.
While, they stop at Borane Ghat to capture the moment, age 28 Nasreen Amir Qureshi, who is reportedly from Warje, Pune, fell into a 60-feet-deep gorge. A video of the incident has now gone viral across social media platforms.
What Did the Viral Video Show?
The now-viral video features Qureshi’s fall and her subsequent rescue with a rope. She was rescued with the help of Home Guard staff and local residents.
This viral incident has sparked a serious discussion online about the risks of taking selfies in dangerous locations, especially in the midst of heavy rains.
Pune girl taking selfie falls into 60-foot gorge at Borane Ghat, rescued
Nasreen Qureshi was rescued with the help of the Home Guard and local residents. It occurred amidst heavy rain in the area.
Administration had banned tourist visits in that area.pic.twitter.com/Pve4Bvrrg5
— Pune City Life (@PuneCityLife) August 4, 2024
What Did the Police Say?
As per the police authorities, Nasreen Amir Qureshi was visiting Borne Ghat in Satara district along with her friends when the alleged incident took place. The authorities revealed that Nasreen was rescued and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors reveal that she is under stable condition.
This incident came to the light a few days after the death of a 26-year-old Instagram influencer, Aanvi Kamdar, who also fell into a gorge at Kumbhe Waterfall near Raigad while shooting a video.
After the alleged incident, the local authorities have urged tourists to prioritize their safety and avoid doing any reckless and risky behavior.
Meanwhile, the district collector, Jitendra Dudi, in an announcement, has ordered the closure of such sites from August 2 to 4 to prevent further accidents in the midst of heavy rains causing overflowing waterfalls.