Pune, 4th July 2025: The Pune Police have arrested the accused in the horrific Kondhwa rape case that shocked the city two days ago. The accused had posed as a courier delivery agent and entered a woman’s flat under the pretext of delivering bank documents. He then raped the young woman in broad daylight, raising serious concerns about women’s safety in the city.
After an intense 48-hour manhunt, the Crime Branch arrested the accused from the Kothrud-Baner area. During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused was known to the survivor, a shocking detail that has emerged during the ongoing police investigation.
The victim, who works at a private firm, was alone in her flat when the incident occurred. As per the complaint, the accused tricked his way into her home by claiming to deliver important papers and asked for a pen to get her signature. When the woman turned to get the pen, he barged in and locked the door from inside before sexually assaulting her.
Police suspect that the accused may have used a chemical spray to render the victim unconscious. She reportedly regained consciousness around 8:30 PM, about an hour after the assault.
During the investigation, CCTV footage from inside and outside the residential society helped the police identify the suspect. He was tracked and arrested based on this footage.
A disturbing detail also surfaced: while the woman was unconscious, the accused allegedly clicked selfies with her using her own phone and left threatening messages, saying he had taken her photos and would upload them on social media if she told anyone. He also warned her, saying: “I will come back.”
The police are currently conducting further inquiry and verifying if the accused has a criminal history or was involved in similar cases.
