Pune Techie Raped By Man Posing As Delivery Partner; Accused Arrested

Media reports indicate that the man may have sprayed a substance on the woman's face, which rendered her unconscious. Some accounts also claim that before fleeing, the accused took a selfie on the survivor’s phone and left behind a disturbing message that read, "I will come again."

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New Delhi: A 22-year-old techie was allegedly raped at her home in Pune's Kondhwa area by a man disguising himself as a courier delivery partner. The accused has been arrested after a swift police operation. According to media reports, the incident occurred around 7:30 pm when the accused knocked on the victim's door, claiming to deliver a bank-related document. He asked for a pen, and as the victim turned her back, he forcibly entered the house, latched the door, and allegedly raped her.

The victim reportedly lost consciousness after the accused sprayed something on her face. When she regained her senses around 8:30 pm, she found a selfie taken by the accused on her phone, along with a chilling message: "I will come again." The message also warned her not to report the crime, threatening to share her pictures on social media.

According to a report by NDTV, the victim, who works in a private firm, was alone at home when the incident occurred. Her brother was out of town, and she informed her relatives after regaining consciousness, who then alerted the police. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 5) Rajkumar Shinde said that 10 teams, including those from the crime branch, worked on the case, leading to the accused's arrest.

A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections relating to rape, voyeurism, and criminal intimidation. The police are investigating the matter, and the accused is in custody. The victim's family and relatives are seeking justice, and the incident has sent shockwaves through the community. The police are working to ensure that the victim receives the support and protection she needs during this traumatic time.