India, April 14 -- A 26-year-old man from Bhiwandi died after plunging into a deep gorge while trekking at Irshalgad in Raigad district over the weekend. The deceased, Akash Ramchandra Waghmode, a computer operator with a private firm, had set out on a solo trek early on April 11 in Khalapur taluka. He called his family around 10am to inform them that he had reached the top and would return by evening. However, when Waghmode failed to return home and did not answer repeated calls, his family alerted the police. A search operation was launched on Sunday by local police along with members of Help Foundation, a rescue group, villagers and a technical team. Officials said the rescue team faced difficulties due to the steep terrain and harsh weather conditions. "Initial efforts to locate the trekker were hampered due to difficulty in identifying the exact location. However, after sustained efforts, the team traced Waghmode's body in a gorge approximately 300 feet deep," said a police officer. He was rushed to a government hospital in Chowk, where doctors declared him dead. Police said preliminary findings suggest that Waghmode may have slipped and fallen during the trek. Some officials also suspect he may have lost balance while attempting to take a selfie. His family has stated that they do not suspect any foul play. The body was sent for post-mortem, police said....