Tragedy in Burhanpur: The Mysterious Death of Vishwanath Patil

Vishwanath Patil, brother of BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil, was found dead in a well under suspicious circumstances in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh. The 55 to 60-year-old banana trader's body was discovered after he was reported missing. Authorities are investigating the cause of his untimely demise.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Burhanpur | Updated: 22-04-2026 15:33 IST | Created: 22-04-2026 15:33 IST
Tragedy in Burhanpur: The Mysterious Death of Vishwanath Patil
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In a tragic turn of events, Vishwanath Patil, brother of BJP MP Gyaneshwar Patil, was found dead in a well on Wednesday in the village of Boharda, located in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district.

The police, who retrieved the body with the help of divers, were alerted of his disappearance earlier that morning. Vishwanath, known in his circle as Badu, was a local banana trader aged between 55 and 60 years.

At the time of the incident, Gyaneshwar Patil was in Delhi but departed immediately upon receiving the devastating news. Investigations are underway as the family, consisting of his wife, a daughter, and three sons, mourns his loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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