IT Employee Attacked with Koyta Near Pune Tech Park, Two Arrested
Screengrab from a viral video of the assault on IT Employee
In a shocking and violent incident that has raised serious concerns about safety in Pune’s tech corridors, a 33-year-old IT professional was brutally attacked with a koyta (billhook) early Thursday morning near Amar Tech Park on Airport Road.
The attack occurred around 3:30 am while the man, a resident of Mahalunge originally from West Bengal, was waiting to pick up his fiancée from her workplace. According to police, three to four assailants attacked him, leaving him with a fractured right arm and injuries to his back and head. A video of the assault quickly spread on social media, causing widespread alarm.
In a swift response, Pune police arrested two individuals from Hadapsar within just six hours of the crime. The accused have been identified as Balaji Shivaji Munde (19) and Siddharth Ishwar Daliya (19). Police revealed that Munde has a prior criminal record.
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The Motive Behind the Attack
The investigation uncovered a case of mistaken identity that led to the attack. Police officials stated that the assailants were allegedly instructed by a friend, a cab driver, to target another IT employee over a suspected love affair. When their intended target did not appear, they allegedly attacked the victim out of frustration after a long wait.
Fortunately, the victim’s condition is now stable, and he has been discharged from the hospital. The investigating officer noted that the attackers used the blunt side of the weapon, which prevented more severe injuries.
The incident has ignited anger and fear among local IT employees and residents. Zonal DCP Somay Munde confirmed that two people are detained and that the investigation is ongoing, with strict action promised.
