Pune: Rejected Youth Opens Fire on Girlfriend in Baner; Woman Escapes Unhurt
Baner, 29th August 2025: A young man allegedly opened fire on his girlfriend at a company premises in Baner on Friday, in a shocking case of revenge following a romantic rejection. Fortunately, the bullets missed, and the woman was unharmed.
The victim, an MBA student undergoing training at a private company in Baner, was leaving the building around 10 a.m. when the accused approached her. Disguised as a food delivery person, he attempted to stop her and initiate a conversation.
When she refused to engage, the accused reportedly fired three rounds from a pistol in her direction. Startled by the gunfire, the woman screamed for help. Employees and security personnel quickly responded, ensuring her safety.
The accused then fled the scene on his two-wheeler. Zone IV Deputy Commissioner of Police Somay Munde, along with Senior Police Inspector Chandrashekhar Sawant of Baner Police Station, reached the site after receiving information about the incident.
The police have registered a case, and investigations are underway to apprehend the suspect. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and collecting statements from witnesses to track down the accused.
