Pune Woman Assaulted: Rapid Police Response Leads to Arrests
A 19-year-old woman was raped and robbed at knifepoint in Pune while with her cousin. The attackers filmed the incident and stole her jewelry after the assault. Police acted quickly, apprehending the suspects within hours based on the woman’s description and recovering the stolen items.
In Pune’s Shirur tehsil, a 19-year-old woman was reportedly raped and robbed by two men while she was with her cousin. The incident occurred on Saturday as the cousins were in a secluded area when they were approached by the attackers, said local police.
The crime unfolded when the assailants, described as being in their late twenties, threatened the cousins with a knife. They forced both individuals to engage in an indecent act, capturing the incident on their phone, prior to raping the woman. After the assault, the attackers stole the woman’s gold jewelry, including her nose ring and pendant, before escaping.
Following the assault, the traumatized woman managed to contact the police through emergency services. Officers promptly responded, gathering details about the perpetrators and initiating a manhunt based on the woman’s descriptions. Within hours, the suspects were apprehended, with their identities verified and the stolen jewelry recovered.
Police Inspector Mahadev Waghmode detailed the swift response of law enforcement, stating that the crime team quickly registered a complaint and utilized human intelligence to locate the suspects. The arrested men have been placed in custody until March 7, following legal procedures.
This alarming incident highlights the pressing issue of crime against women in Pune, following a recent similar case. The prompt police response demonstrates the importance of immediate action in such situations, ultimately leading to the arrests of the perpetrators and recovery of the stolen property. Such cases underscore the need for ongoing vigilance and preventive measures against sexual violence.
Original Source: www.hindustantimes.com
