Following a tragic incident near Lonavala’s Bhushi dam where five individuals drowned, Maharashtra’s Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar announced financial aid of ₹5 lakh each for the victims’ families from the Chief Minister’s relief fund. NCP MLA Chetan Tupe raised concerns about tourist safety and urged for warning signs and stricter enforcement at hazardous spots during monsoon. Ajit Pawar, also Pune’s Guardian Minister, pledged to install warning boards and consider safety measures like nylon nets and barricades at risky locations.