Following a tragic incident in a Maharashtra hill region, social media and various public forums have circulated claims suggesting that the victim’s actions were motivated by financial stress related to an iPhone EMI payment. Pallavi Patil, the sister of the victim, Sangita, has formally addressed these reports, labeling them as entirely false.

Patil stated that individuals propagating these stories have no actual knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. By characterizing the narrative as a 'rumour,' the family is attempting to distance the victim's personal life from the speculative financial theories currently trending online. While the incident has drawn significant public attention, the family’s statement serves as a direct rebuttal to the digital discourse that has emerged in the wake of the loss. Currently, there is no official confirmation from law enforcement or investigative authorities that links the tragedy to any specific financial obligations or consumer debt.