21-Year-Old Woman Gang-Raped, Friend Assaulted in Pune; One Accused Arrested

Oct 4, 2024, 05:02 AM

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men posing as human rights activists at Bopdev Ghat on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra, on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11 pm while the woman was out with her male friend, who was assaulted by the attackers. According to Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjan Kumar Sharma, the three unknown assailants approached the pair, beat up the friend, and then raped the woman. The incident was reported to the Kondhwa Police Station at around 5 am on Friday. Police have registered an FIR and launched a manhunt for the suspects, forming ten special teams to apprehend them. One accused has been arrested, and the Crime Branch is involved in the investigation. CCTV footage from the area is being examined.