Mystery Deepens as Thane Engineer’s Body Found in Deoria Medical College Water Tank
Ashok Gawande, a chemical engineer from Thane, Maharashtra, was found dead in a water tank at Maharshi Devaraha Baba Medical College in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Investigations reveal he was last seen in Gorakhpur on September 25.
Deoria, Uttar Pradesh | October 11, 2025 — The decomposed body of Ashok Gawande, a 61-year-old chemical engineer from Thane, Maharashtra, was discovered in a water tank at Maharshi Devaraha Baba Medical College in Deoria. The body was found in the overhead tank on the fifth floor of the college’s OPD building after students and staff noticed a foul odor in the water supply, prompting an inspection.
Gawande was last seen leaving Gorakhpur for Mumbai on September 25, but his body was discovered on October 6 in Deoria, raising serious questions about how he ended up at the medical college and under what circumstances. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The principal of the college has been suspended following administrative lapses and negligence that may have contributed to the incident.
The shocking discovery has raised concerns about campus safety and security measures at educational institutions. Police are examining all aspects of the case, including Gawande’s movements, any possible foul play, and the college’s oversight of its facilities. This incident has drawn significant attention due to the mysterious nature of his death and the unusual location where the body was found, highlighting the need for stricter safety protocols in educational institutions.
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