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Pune Crime: Young Woman Lured on Pretext of Film Role; Accused Booked

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: April 20, 2026 13:24 IST

Pune: A 24-year-old woman became a victim of sexual assault in pretext of getting role in films. Accused later circulated ...

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Pune: A 24-year-old woman became a victim of sexual assault in pretext of getting role in films. Accused later circulated the victim's photographs and videos via WhatsApp.  Based on a complaint filed by the victim regarding this incident, a case has been registered against the accused at the Narhe Police Station. The accused has been identified as Abhijeet Gade (aged 27, resident of Thergaon).

According to information provided by the police, between October 2024 and April 17, 2026, the accused, Gade, enticed the victim with the assurance that he would soon provide her with work in a film. Subsequently, the two engaged in sexual relations within the context of a romantic relationship.

Accused later defrauded the victim by failing to provide her with the promised film role. Senior Police Inspector Asaram Shete is conducting further investigations into this matter.

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