Flower Bouquet Trap: Shipping Company Owner Attacked Near Baramati Airport
Rana Dilip Suryawanshi, a shipping company owner, was attacked by men posing as flower-bearers near Baramati Airport. Police investigation is underway.
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the local community, a shipping company owner was targeted and attacked by unidentified assailants near the Baramati Airport in Maharashtra. The attackers reportedly used a deceptive tactic, approaching the victim under the guise of offering a bouquet of flowers before launching a sudden assault.
The Ambush
The victim, identified as Rana Dilip Suryawanshi, had traveled to the Baramati area to attend to personal work. Despite being accompanied by a private bodyguard, the assailants managed to catch him off guard. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Chaitanya Kadam, two men arriving on a scooter approached Suryawanshi. What appeared to be a gesture of welcome—the offering of a flower bouquet—was merely a ruse to get close enough to carry out the attack.
Medical Emergency and Current Status
Following the assault, Suryawanshi was rushed for medical attention and subsequently shifted to the Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune for specialized treatment. He is currently under close observation by medical professionals.
Mudit Saxena, the CEO of Ruby Hall Clinic, confirmed that the medical team is monitoring the situation intensely. He stated that a detailed evaluation is being conducted to determine the most effective course of treatment for the victim.
Police Investigation and the Shooting Rumors
The local police have launched a full-scale investigation to track down the perpetrators. SDPO Chaitanya Kadam clarified that while the attack was sudden and violent, certain details are still being verified.
Key points of the ongoing probe:
- Search for Suspects: Police teams are actively working to identify and locate the two individuals on the scooter.
- Verification of Firearm Use: There have been mentions of a possible shooting; however, SDPO Kadam emphasized that no evidence of gunfire has been found so far. The police are treating the alleged shooting as a part of their investigation to confirm the facts.
- Lack of Immediate Evidence: Authorities have noted that, as of now, no concrete evidence has been recovered from the scene, making the identification of the assailants a priority.
As the investigation continues, the police are awaiting further leads to uncover the motive behind the attack on the businessman.