India, Oct. 25 -- Pune rural police arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly raping a woman after offering her a lift on his motorcycle, officials said on Friday. The incident was reported on October 10 at around 3:20 am near Bhigwan along the Pune-Solapur highway.

The accused has been identified as Jakya Kondkya Chavan, 30, a resident of Malwadi Lingali in Daund tehsil. He was produced in the court, and the court granted him police custody till October 26.

Police said the 22-year-old victim had completed her dance show in Akluj and was on her way to Pune.

Late at night, she was waiting for the vehicle on the highway. At that time, the accused, riding on the motorcycle, approached her and offered to drop her off in Pune.

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