Thirst Leads to Capture in Swargate Bus Rape Case

Dattatray Ramdas Gade, accused in the Swargate bus rape case, was captured after approaching a house for water. The homeowner, related to a police officer, alerted authorities. Gade, hiding since the incident, attempted suicide unsuccessfully. Despite the challenges of darkness and leopards, police efforts led to his arrest.

Thirst led to the capture of Dattatray Ramdas Gade, the man accused in the Swargate bus rape case. He was arrested after approaching a house for water, where the homeowner, connected to local law enforcement, informed police of his presence.

On the run since the incident on Tuesday morning, Gade was finally apprehended late Thursday night in his native village. Authorities found a ligature mark on his neck, suggesting an unsuccessful suicide attempt.

Despite using modern technology like sniffer dogs and drones, it was traditional human intelligence that proved vital in apprehending Gade, now held in police custody as investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)