Pune police have launched a widespread hunt for Dattatray Ramdas Gade, the defendant in the Swargate Bus rape case. To track him, authorities deployed drones and a dog team in Shirur Taluka in Pune area, especially in Gunat Village, where he was suspected of hiding. The incident was raped by a 26-year-old woman in a stationary Shivshahi AC bus in Swargate Bus Stand, triggering a major crackdown on law enforcement.
Here are the top ten developments in the rape case in Pune:
Large-scale police operation: More than 100 police officers, including senior officials, have arrived in Gunat village and conducted a large-scale search of the defendant.
Searching at sugar cane farms: Officials suspected Gade was hidden in sugar cane fields in Gunat Village, leading to an intensive search operation.
Deployed Drones and Dog Teams: UAVs are being used for aviation surveillance, while Dog Teams are being brought in to help track the defendants.
13 teams in action: 13 teams from the Pune City Police Department are working to find and arrest the defendant.
Police released the poster and announced the reward: The defendant’s poster had been circulated and announced any information that led to his arrest, an award of Rs 1 lakh.
Incident details: Defendant allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a stationary Shivshahi AC bus at the Maharashtra Road Transport Company (MSRTC) in Swargate Bus Stand on February 25.
How the victim was misled: The defendant approached the woman, called her “Didi” (sister), and told her that Satara’s bus was parked on another platform.
Criminal Execution: Gad convinces the woman to board the Shifshahi bus parked in a secluded area. When she hesitates, he assures her that it is the right bus and then follows her inside and commits a crime.
Escape after the crime: After the attack, the defendant fled the scene, prompting an immediate police investigation and search operation.
Calls for public assistance: Pune police have urged the public to share any relevant information about Gade’s whereabouts to help him get arrested quickly.
