February 28th 2025.
In Mumbai, officials revealed on Friday that the accused in the Swargate bus rape case was caught due to his desperate need for water. Dattatray Ramdas Gade, who had been on the run since Tuesday, was finally captured in his native village Gunat in Shirur tehsil of Pune district on Thursday night. He was then remanded in police custody until March 12.
During the initial investigation, it was discovered that Gade had a ligature mark on his neck, indicating that he had attempted to take his own life by hanging from a tree in the field where he was hiding. However, the rope snapped and his plan failed. In an attempt to track him down, police had utilized sniffer dogs and drones with thermal imaging cameras, but it was ultimately human intelligence that led to his capture.
According to officials, Gade had been observing the police from his hiding place in the field as they surrounded the area. As night fell, the search operation was temporarily suspended. It was during this time that Gade, unable to quench his thirst, left the field and approached a nearby house for water. Little did he know, the owner of the house was the brother of a policeman who promptly contacted his superiors upon recognizing Gade.
The search was then resumed, and after a tense pursuit, Gade was finally caught. The operation was further complicated by the presence of leopards in the sugarcane fields where Gade was hiding. These animals are known to seek shelter in such areas, making the operation even more challenging.
Gade, a repeat offender, had fled to his hometown after allegedly sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman inside a state transport bus at Swargate bus station in Pune city. He has been involved in several other crimes, including theft, robbery, and chain-snatching in Pune and Ahilyanagar districts. He had been out on bail since 2019.
In conclusion, thanks to the quick thinking of the house owner and the cooperation of the police, Gade was apprehended and will now face the consequences of his actions. The officials involved in the operation have also highlighted the challenges they faced, including the dangerous presence of leopards in the area. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and working together to ensure the safety of our communities.
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