Alleged Sexual Assaults Rock Pune and Daund Communities

 In a disturbing incident reported on Thursday, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly subjected to a sexual assault by an individual masquerading as a courier delivery boy within a prestigious residential society in Pune’s Kondhwa area, according to official statements.

The assailant is said to have incapacitated the victim by spraying an unidentified substance on her face before committing the assault. Authorities detailed that the suspect gained entry to the society at approximately 7:30 PM on Wednesday, presenting himself as a courier delivery agent. Despite the woman’s assertion that no delivery was expected, the perpetrator persisted, claiming a signature was necessary.

The attack escalated when the woman opened the safety door, at which point the assailant allegedly sprayed the substance and proceeded with the assault. Post-incident, he reportedly took a selfie with the victim’s phone, leaving a menacing message stating, “I’ll be back.”

Law enforcement has initiated a formal investigation following the registration of a case. In a separate incident, police reported another assault occurring on a highway in the Daund area at around 4:15 AM on Monday. Officials noted that a car carrying the victim—a minor girl—along with three other women, had stopped due to the driver’s need for a rest break at a tea stall. As the driver stepped away, two unidentified men approached the vehicle, brandishing sharp weapons, and robbed the occupants of their gold jewelry. Subsequently, one of the assailants removed the minor from the car and sexually assaulted her, according to a police statement to PTI.

Investigations into both incidents are actively ongoing.