Pune, May 3: In a harrowing incident, what began as a year-long stalking ordeal ended in a violent altercation as a private company employee attacked a college student and her family with a cutter. The assailant, identified as Krishna Balasaheb Kale (28), hailing from Shel Pimpalgaon, Khed, reportedly targeted the girl for sexual purposes, leading to the harrowing incident on Alandi Pune Road in Charholi Budruk on April 29.

As per a report by the Times of India, the victim's father, aged 50, lodged a complaint with the Dighi Police Station, detailing the sustained harassment his daughter endured at the hands of the accused. According to the police report, Kale had been stalking the girl for nearly a year, with the family finally deciding to confront him when they spotted him near their residence. Pune Shocker: Tea Vendor Offers Lift to Hospitality Firm Manager, Takes Her to Lodge and Rapes Her; Arrested.

In an attempt to seek justice, the victim's father, accompanied by his wife and two daughters, confronted Kale and attempted to take him to the Dighi Police Station. However, the situation took a violent turn when Kale brandished a cutter and threatened the girl's life. Despite the family's efforts to intervene, Kale proceeded to attack the girl, inflicting injuries on her hand, and also assaulted her father. Pune Shocker: Group of Men Try To Set Woman Ablaze in Kharadi After Argument Over Parking, Terrifying Visual Surfaces.

In response to the vicious attack, the police have filed a case against Kale under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including charges of attempt to murder (Section 307), causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapons (Section 323,and Section 324), criminal intimidation, and stalking (Section 354-D). Assistant Police Inspector Ambhore of Dighi Police Station is spearheading the investigation into this alarming incident, aiming to bring the perpetrator to justice and ensure the safety of the victim and her family.

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