Pune Man Robbed of Gold Chain After Being Lured via Dating App

Pune, 4th February 2025: A 24-year-old man was robbed of his gold chain worth Rs 42,000 after being lured through a dating app near Hadapsar Railway Station, Pune. The incident, reported at Mundhwa Police Station, marks the latest in a series of app-facilitated crimes targeting residents in the area.
The victim, a Hadapsar resident, connected with an individual via a friendship app and was invited to meet near the railway station on 23rd January. Upon arriving at Laxmi Lawns, he was assaulted by multiple suspects who stole his gold chain and threatened him with death if he reported the crime.
Mundhwa police have registered a case under robbery and assault charges. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and witness accounts to identify the perpetrators.