14-year-old boy attacked with sharp weapon at Pune bus stop over a trivial reason
Pune
A schoolboy in Pune’s Maharshinagar area was stabbed with a sharp weapon while waiting at a bus stop, prompting a police investigation and search for the attackers.
Pune, December 2, 2025 – A 14-year-old boy waiting for a PMP bus in Maharshinagar was attacked with a sharp weapon in a sudden and unprovoked assault, leaving the area in shock. The incident took place near Pujari Udyan around 4.45 pm when the boy, who had just left school, was standing at the bus stop. A young man approached him, stared for a moment and suddenly slashed his hand with a sharp weapon. Before anyone could react, the attacker and his two companions fled.
The injured boy shouted for help, and people nearby rushed him to a hospital. Doctors confirmed he had sustained deep injuries to his hand but was out of danger. The boy, who lives in Badhengar in Kondhwa, told police he had no argument or interaction with the attacker and had never seen him before. His statement suggests the attack was random, making the case even more concerning for residents.
Swargate police registered a complaint and launched a search for the accused trio. CCTV cameras from the area are being checked, and officers have been speaking with witnesses who saw the group running away after the assault. Police said they are investigating whether the youth involved have any past criminal record or if they were attempting to create fear in the locality.
Residents who witnessed the attack said it happened too quickly for anyone to intervene. Many expressed worry about rising violence involving minors and the casual use of sharp weapons in public places. Several recent cases in Pune have raised similar concerns, with community groups urging authorities to clamp down on youth gangs and improve surveillance around busy transport points.
Local officers have assured the public that they are taking the incident seriously. They said more patrols would be deployed in the area during peak hours, especially near schools and bus stops where students often wait alone. Parents in the neighbourhood have demanded better street lighting, more CCTV coverage and strict action against anyone carrying weapons.
Community leaders say the incident points to a larger problem — growing aggression among teenagers and easy access to dangerous objects. Some have suggested that schools should run awareness sessions on safety, conflict avoidance and reporting suspicious behaviour. Others believe the police need to make quicker arrests in such cases to deter similar attacks.
The victim’s family is still shaken and has asked for swift justice. They say the boy is traumatised and is afraid to travel alone. The police have promised continuous updates as the investigation moves forward and urged citizens to share any information that could help identify the attackers.
The case has added to ongoing discussions about public safety in Pune. With the city growing rapidly, authorities are under pressure to ensure that common spaces — including bus stops and school routes — remain safe for children. The incident has also sparked calls for stricter monitoring of youth groups that roam public areas and engage in violent behaviour.
