Pune Rape Case Takes Turn: No Signs of Forced Entry or Spray Use, Selfie Taken with Consent, Says Police Chief
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The Pune City Police have made significant progress in the investigation of the alleged rape of a 22-year-old data scientist in Kondhwa. According to Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, the investigation has revealed that there was no forced entry into the woman’s flat, no chemical was sprayed to render her unconscious, and the selfie on her cellphone was taken with her consent before she cropped the image.
Key Findings:
- No Forced Entry: The investigation has found no evidence of forced entry into the woman’s flat.
- Consent: The selfie on the woman’s cellphone was taken with her consent, and she later cropped the image.
- Detained Friend: The police have detained the woman’s 27-year-old friend, an IT professional, for questioning after evidence showed he was around the flat at the time of the alleged incident.
- Investigation Ongoing: The police are still investigating whether the physical relationship was consensual or non-consensual.
Investigation Details:
- Cellphone Location: The police tracked the detained friend’s cellphone location, which showed he was around the woman’s flat at the time of the alleged incident.
- Call Data Records: The police examined close to 500 cellphone call data records (CDRs) active in the area around the society where the woman lives.
- Selfie and Threat Message: The detained friend told the police that the woman contacted him, stating she was feeling disturbed and asked him to visit her. They took a selfie together, and the woman later cropped the image and keyed in a threat message on her phone.
Medical Evidence:
- Pending Reports: The police are still awaiting the woman’s medical examination reports, which will provide further insight into the alleged sexual assault.
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