The small village of Gunat, located near Pune, has made headlines recently after rejecting a Rs 1 lakh reward offered by the police in connection with the arrest of Dattatray Ramdas Gade, the accused in the Pune Swargate Bus Depot Rape Case. Despite claims from villagers that they were involved in Gade’s capture, the village’s sarpanch, Ramdas Kakade, announced that they would not accept any part of the reward.
Gade was apprehended in Gunat after a 70-hour manhunt, with villagers providing crucial information that led to his discovery. However, the decision to refuse the reward came after multiple residents began taking credit for Gade’s capture, causing confusion and potential conflict within the community.
The situation has also raised discussions about media ethics and the impact on Gade’s family, who are reportedly facing harassment from the media. Gade, who has a criminal record with six previous cases against him, has claimed that the sexual encounter in question was consensual, while his brother maintains his innocence.
As Gade remains in custody pending further legal proceedings, the village of Gunat is focused on maintaining its reputation and distancing itself from the unwanted attention brought about by the case. The rejection of the reward highlights the community’s priorities in the face of adversity.
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