Pune Rape Case: Accused Arrested, Suicide Attempt Suspected
Pune woman raped on parked bus at Swargate station. Accused, Dattatray Gade, arrested. Police suspect suicide attempt due to ligature mark on his neck. Victim is a hospital counselor. Incident sparks outrage, raises safety concerns.
In a shocking incident, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a parked bus at Pune's Swargate bus station. The accused, identified as Dattatray Ramdas Gade, was arrested on Friday after a massive manhunt.
Police found a ligature mark on Gade's neck, indicating a possible suicide attempt. He was taken for medical examination and will be produced in court later today.
The victim, who works as a counselor at a hospital in Pune, was waiting for a bus to return home when the incident occurred. Gade, who has a history of criminal activity, including theft and robbery, misled the woman and took her to an empty bus where he allegedly committed the crime.
The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety of women in public spaces. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing security measures at the bus station.
