Pune: Three Arrested for Brutal Assault on Couple at Pashan Circle

Couple attacked by six men after honking at intoxicated scooter riders; husband hospitalized in ICU, wife seriously injured
Pune: Three Arrested for Brutal Assault on Couple at Pashan Circle
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A routine drive home turned into a nightmare for a Pune couple after they were brutally assaulted near Pashan Circle on the night of April 18, 2025. The incident, triggered by a honking at two allegedly drunk men on a scooter blocking their way, escalated into a violent attack involving six assailants. Police have since arrested three suspects in connection with the case, while investigations continue to identify the others involved.

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According to the FIR registered at Chatushrungi Police Station, Amaldev Raman (33) and his wife Ketaki Bhujbal (35) were returning home from Mukund Nagar after dinner when they encountered two intoxicated men on an Activa scooter obstructing their car at Pashan Circle around 11:15 PM. When Amaldev honked to alert the riders, the scooter driver stopped the vehicle abruptly in front of their car and confronted him angrily.

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The situation quickly turned violent as the scooter rider began beating Amaldev with a wooden stick, while an accomplice threw stones at him. Four more men joined the assault, hitting Amaldev with sticks and rocks. Ketaki, who tried to intervene, was punched and kicked, sustaining serious injuries including abdominal trauma confirmed by sonography. The attackers also damaged the couple’s car, smashing the windshield and windows.

Amaldev suffered a fractured nose and ear injury and was admitted to the ICU in critical condition. Ketaki sustained internal injuries and remains in shock from the traumatic experience. Despite the presence of bystanders who recorded the incident, no one intervened to help the couple, a fact that has sparked public outrage on social media.

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Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 4) Himmat Jadhav confirmed that three suspects have been arrested and are in custody. Police teams are actively searching for the remaining assailants. Inspector Vijayanand Patil of Chatushrungi police station stated, “We have identified the four suspects and deployed teams to apprehend them soon.”

The couple’s harrowing account has highlighted the dangers of road rage incidents and the need for greater public vigilance. Ketaki shared her ordeal on Instagram, condemning the apathy of onlookers who chose to film the attack rather than assist them. The incident has ignited discussions about public safety and the consequences of reckless behavior on roads.

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Authorities have urged citizens to report such violent incidents promptly and assured strict action against perpetrators. The police also appealed for witnesses to come forward to aid the investigation.

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