Pune: An alarming incident of molestation has surfaced in Pune, where a 21-year-old woman was reportedly harassed by a PMPML bus driver while she was commuting.

The Chatuhshrungi police have filed a case against the accused, Umesh Kamble, aged 30, following a complaint from the woman.

The woman, a regular passenger on the PMPML bus route between Someshwarwadi in Pashan and Green Park, lodged a formal complaint detailing the sequence of events.

As per her statement, the driver, Kamble, initially tried to engage her in conversation during the journey. When she ignored his advances, he escalated the situation by requesting her mobile number. Upon her refusal, Kamble allegedly began to harass her repeatedly.

Following the complaint, Chatuhshrungi police took prompt action and arrested Kamble. The investigation is currently being overseen by Police Sub-Inspector Shyamala Patil, who is expected to gather further evidence in the case.

MCOCA Accused Suraj Mohite Nabbed

Pune: The Hadapsar police have successfully apprehended a notorious gang leader, Suraj alias "Chus" Balu Mohite, who had been on the run for 10 months following a series of violent incidents.

Mohite, aged 22, had been evading arrest after the police initiated action under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) earlier this year.

The gang, led by Mohite, was involved in a retaliatory attack in Vaiduwadi, where a group of 15 individuals vandalized homes, vehicles, and shops.

While nine of the gang members were swiftly arrested and five minors were taken into custody, Mohite had managed to escape, eluding police efforts for months.