21-year-old woman abducted in Pune's Baramati, villagers stage highway protest

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Feb 18, 2026 - 10:23
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21-year-old woman abducted in Pune's Baramati, villagers stage highway protest

PUNE: Tension gripped Baramati in Maharashtra's Pune district after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly abducted in front of her mother and brother by assailants who sprayed chilli powder into their eyes before forcing her into a vehicle, officials said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Bhigwan police station limits of Indapur Taluka.

According to police, the shocking nature of the crime triggered anger among local residents, leading to protests, a temporary highway blockade and the burning of tyres.

Meanwhile, the local market remained shut on Wednesday in protest against the incident.

As per the FIR lodged by the victim's family, the incident took place at around 4 p.m. on February 17.

 

 

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