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Indian Model Divyanshu Joshi Dies After Falling at Kerala Quarry Site
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Indian model Divyanshu Joshi died after falling 100 feet during a commercial photoshoot for the brand Snitch at a quarry in Kerala’s Idukki district.
Indian model Divyanshu Joshi, 26, died on Wednesday after falling from a cliff during a commercial photoshoot at a stone quarry in Kerala’s Idukki district. The incident has prompted a police investigation into safety protocols maintained by the production crew at the site. Details of the Fatal Accident The accident occurred at the Thadiyampadu quarry while Joshi, a resident of Rajasthan, was posing for the Bengaluru-based menswear brand Snitch. Local authorities report that the model slipped from a height of approximately 100 feet while attempting to reach a specific vantage point for a shot. Witnesses stated he lost his footing on loose soil near the edge of the excavation site. He was transported to a hospital in Idukki but was declared dead upon arrival. The Thadiyampadu area is known for its steep terrain and industrial quarries, many of which lack permanent safety barriers or warning signage for visitors. Kerala Police have registered a case of unnatural death and are currently questioning members of the production team to determine if the necessary permits were obtained for filming in the hazardous zone. Brand Response and Safety Concerns Following the incident, the brand…