Pune, 25th May 2026: In a shocking incident raising concerns over womenтАЩs safety in Pimpri Chinchwad, a 24-year-old woman was allegedly harassed by a man making obscene gestures at the Empire Estate BRT bus stop on the Mother Teresa flyover in Chinchwad. The accused was arrested within 24 hours after the survivor displayed presence of mind and assisted police with crucial video evidence.
The arrested accused has been identified as Zakir Hamid Shaikh.
According to police, the incident took place around 7.45 am on May 22 when the woman was waiting for her company bus at the Empire Estate BRT stop during peak morning hours. The accused allegedly approached the spot and started making obscene gestures towards her.
Instead of panicking, the woman acted courageously and immediately began recording a video of the accused on her mobile phone to collect evidence and protect herself. Realising that he was being filmed, the accused allegedly got frightened, threw away his jacket and cap on the road in an attempt to conceal his identity, and fled from the spot.
After receiving information about the incident, a team from Pimpri Police Station launched an investigation. Police examined footage from more than 100 CCTV cameras in the area to trace the accused.
Based on technical analysis and CCTV footage, police identified the accused and later laid a trap in the Walhekarwadi area, where Zakir Shaikh was apprehended. A case has been registered at Pimpri police station and further investigation is underway.
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