February 28th 2025.
In Pune, a manhunt for a 37-year-old man came to an end after a desperate plea for food and water from a house led to his arrest. The man, identified as Dattatray Ramdas Gade, had been on the run after allegedly raping a woman inside a bus at Swargate bus station. The police, aided by drones and sniffer dogs, conducted an extensive search operation and finally caught him in a paddy field in Shirur Tehsil around midnight.
Upon his arrest, the police noticed a ligature mark on Gade's neck, raising suspicion that he may have attempted suicide. He was immediately taken for a medical examination and formally placed under arrest. A senior police officer stated, "Gade was brought to Pune by 2 am and will be produced in court later today." It was revealed that the accused, who has a history of criminal activities, had fled to his hometown in Shirur after the incident.
The police had a tough time tracking Gade as he had turned off his mobile phone. However, they were able to trace his whereabouts when they received information that he had visited a house in his village to request water. The police quickly reached the spot, but Gade had already fled. The family informed the police about his presence, and the search operation resumed.
After hours of searching, the accused was spotted hiding in a nearby paddy field and was eventually apprehended. Joint commissioner of police Ranjan Kumar Sharma also visited the village to brief his officers on the situation. "We are grateful to the residents of Gunat village who assisted us in the search operation," he added.
In a press conference, Pune police commissioner Amitesh Kumar revealed that a ligature mark was found on Gade's neck during the initial medical examination. "We suspect that he may have attempted suicide, but we are waiting for the final report," he said. Kumar also announced the formation of a special unit to investigate the incident, and a special counselor will be appointed for the victim.
Kumar also addressed the concerns about the security and safety of the Swargate bus depot. He stated that a detailed audit had been conducted, and the findings will be discussed with the state transport department to implement necessary measures. Gade, who has a criminal record of theft, robbery, and chain-snatching, had been out on bail since 2019. The police are determined to take this case to a fast-track court for a speedy trial and justice for the victim.
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