Pune based Digital Content Creator Attacked by Motorist on Baner-Pashan Link Road
Pune based Digital Content Creator Attacked by Motorist on Baner-Pashan Link Road
Jeryln Dsilva, a digital content creator from Pune, was violently assaulted today while driving on the Baner-Pashan Link Road. The attack occurred after a motorist attempted to overtake her vehicle. In an effort to allow the motorist to pass, Jeryln moved to the side of the road, but the driver stopped his vehicle, confronted her, and struck her in the face, causing severe bleeding.
Pune: Mother with two kids On Bike Attacked by Motorist on Baner-Pashan Link Road
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Jeryln Dsilva, a digital content creator from Pune, was violently assaulted today while driving on the Baner-Pashan Link Road. The attack occurred after a motorist attempted to overtake her… pic.twitter.com/vhyBiyRSMg
Jeryln reported that the motorist, described as an elderly man, was speeding recklessly and endangering other road users. At the time of the incident, Jeryln was riding her bike with two young children. She documented her harrowing experience in an Instagram video, expressing her concern over the safety of women and bikers in Pune given such aggressive behavior by fellow motorists. The video also shows the attacker pulling her hair.
Jeryln is currently receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Baner. Attempts by Pune Pulse to reach the Chaturshringi police for comments were unsuccessful.
