Pune Bus Rape Suspect Arrested After Extensive Manhunt

Police apprehended Dattatray Ramdas Gade, a repeat offender, using drone surveillance and community tips after the alleged assault at Swargate Bus Station.

Dattatray Ramdas Gade, 37, was arrested in Shirur tehsil after a massive manhunt involving drones, sniffer dogs, and local community assistance.
The accused allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus at Swargate Bus Station in Pune on Tuesday morning.
Gade, a history-sheeter with multiple theft and robbery charges, fled after the incident but was tracked down after requesting food and water from a local family who alerted the police.
Police reported a ligature mark on Gade's neck, suggesting a possible suicide attempt; further medical investigation is pending.
The case has sparked public outrage, with officials conducting safety audits of the bus depot and facing criticism for victim-blaming remarks.