Pune, 9th April 2026: A serious accident at an agro-tourism water park in Pune district has left a 36-year-old woman partially paralyzed, highlighting major safety lapses at recreational facilities. The incident took place at Jay Malhar Agro-Tourism Centre in Morachi Chincholi village of Shirur taluka.
The victim, identified as Ashwini Sandeep Napte, had visited the park with her family for a leisure outing. While using a water slide, she reportedly crashed onto the bottom of the pool due to inadequate water depth. The impact caused severe spinal injuries, leaving her unconscious on the spot.
She sustained multiple fractures in her spine, and doctors later confirmed that the injuries resulted in paralysis affecting half of her body. What began as a routine family outing quickly turned into a medical emergency, leaving her family and other visitors in shock.
“The water level in the pool was too low. When she came down the slide, she hit the bottom with great force, causing serious injuries,” a witness said.
The incident has raised serious concerns about safety measures at such tourist destinations, especially during peak travel seasons when footfall is high. Questions are now being raised about whether adequate precautions and supervision were in place.
Following the accident, Shirur Police have registered a case against the owner and manager of the tourism center for negligence. Authorities are expected to investigate whether proper safety guidelines were followed at the facility.
