Pune: Swargate bus stand rape victim begged for her life

Pune: The accused in the Swargate bus stand rape case was arrested. However, his family members continue to support him even after this.

Meanwhile, it was learnt that the victim pleaded for her life with Gade during the incident. He took her inside the bus telling her that he was its conductor. Then Gade closed the main door and the door between the driver and passengers. The victim told him that she wanted to get off as there was no one on the bus. He pushed her on a seat. The victim cried for help. However, Gade tried to strangle her.

The victim knew that an accused in such cases often killed the victim. She pleaded for her life and asked him to save her, said sources. When he realised that the victim was frightened and was not resisting, he sexually assaulted her twice.

The victim narrated her ordeal to her friend and sister on the phone while travelling to her native. They told her to be patient and to report the matter to the police in Pune. Then she approached the Swargate Police.