Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
Arun Tupe, a popular social media content creator from the city, was found dead at his residence in Balaji Nagar on Tuesday, leaving his fans and the local digital community in shock.
Tupe, known for his humorous reels on Instagram under the account ‘Kon Arun Tupe’, had around 1.79 lakh followers and was widely popular among the youth. He had even posted a reel just hours before his death, reportedly shot in the Akashwani area on a viral song.
Family members found him unconscious at home and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. His body was later sent to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for postmortem. Doctors said the exact cause of death could not be determined immediately, though relatives mentioned that Tupe had a history of epilepsy.
A self-made youth from a hardworking family, Tupe had planned a café promotional shoot on Tuesday morning. His sudden demise has triggered an outpouring of tributes, with his old videos widely shared across social media.
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