Courier Staff Rapes 22-Year-Old Woman in Pune; Leaves Chilling Message Before Fleeing

GG News Bureau
Pune, 3rd July: A shocking case of sexual assault has emerged from Pune, where a 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside her flat by a courier delivery staff in a posh residential society. The incident occurred around 7:30 pm on Wednesday when the accused arrived to deliver a bank envelope.

According to police, the accused entered the woman’s home after she went inside briefly to check her phone for an OTP. Taking advantage of the moment, he shut the door and allegedly raped her. The survivor remained unconscious for several hours after the assault, police said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajkumar Shinde said a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including rape, criminal intimidation, and assault on a woman.

“Ten teams—five from the crime branch and five from the zonal division—have been deployed. Forensic experts are analysing whether a chemical spray was used to render the woman unconscious,” DCP Shinde added.

Adding a chilling dimension to the case, police sources revealed that the accused allegedly clicked a selfie using the survivor’s phone after the assault and left a message saying, “I will come again.”

The woman was reportedly unconscious when her family found her and contacted the authorities. She is currently undergoing medical care and counselling.

Police are examining CCTV footage from the building and nearby areas, while forensic teams are also analysing any traces of substances that might have been used during the crime.

The incident has sparked outrage across Pune, with residents demanding stricter verification processes for delivery personnel and heightened security protocols in residential complexes.