In a deeply disturbing incident that has shocked the entire state, a four-year-old girl was allegedly raped and brutally murdered in Nasrapur village of Bhor taluka in Pune. The accused, a 65-year-old man, resident of same village, has been taken into custody.
According to police and local sources, the child had come to stay at her grandmother's house for holidays. On the day of the incident, the accused allegedly lured the girl to a cattle shed (gotha) near the house. There, he is suspected to have sexually assaulted her and later killed her by crushing her with a stone in an attempt to conceal his identity.
In a shocking attempt to hide the crime, the accused reportedly buried the child's body under a heap of cow dung inside the shed.
As per the initial information, the incident came to light when the girl went missing in the afternoon, her family started a frantic search. During the search her body was discovered during the search operation.
CCTV footage from the area reportedly showed the accused taking the child along, which helped police identify and detain him.
Over the incident, the gruesome crime has triggered massive anger among residents. On Friday evening, when the child's body was brought near the local police station, emotional scenes unfolded as grieving family members broke down and villagers gathered in large numbers demanding justice.
Protesters staged a road blockade, raising slogans and calling for the strictest possible punishment for the accused.
Police have registered a case under relevant sections, including rape and murder, and further investigation is underway.
Sandip Singh Gill Supritendent of Pune Rural Police said, within 15 days the chargesheet will be filed against the accused and the cases will be run in fast track court. Gill assured the protesters, that Police will take very strict action in the matter.
On Saturday, Nasrapur seems to be a complete shutdown in protest. Shops and businesses remained closed as part of the bandh supported by local trader associations and villagers.
A large protest march ("Nishedh Morcha") was organized in the morning from Bhairavnath Temple, with hundreds of residents participating to express solidarity with the victim's family and to demand swift justice.
On the Pune minor's rape and murder case, Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam on Saturday said that the investigation is currently underway, and the effort is on to ensure that the strictest punishment is given to the rapist.
Speaking to IANS, Yogesh Kadam said, "The investigation is currently underway, and it is our effort that the strictest punishment be given to that person."
Shiv Sena National Spokesperson Shaina NC said, "What has our society come to? A four‑year‑old girl and a 65‑year‑old man who lured her, who sexually assaulted her and killed her. The CCTV footage shows how she was shoved under cow dung. This has triggered such outrage. Hundreds of villagers have rushed to the police chowki. The police are taking cognisance of it. But I think, as a society, it's a larger question on what has become of us. This is not just Kalyug. This is the worst kind of atrocity against a four‑year‑old child. And POCSO charges have been filed, as has the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, under various Sections."
In a chilling reminder of the growing insecurity being faced by the most vulnerable members of our society, the Bhor Taluka region of Pune has been rocked by a crime of unimaginable cruelty. A 65-year-old man stands accused of the rape and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl, reportedly ending her life by crushing her with a stone.
The sheer depravity of this act, committed against a child who could barely speak, let alone understand the evil she was facing — has sparked a wave of justified fury.
In Nasrapur, outraged villagers have staged a blockade on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway. Despite the suspect being in police custody, the community's demand is visceral and clear: They want immediate, uncompromising justice.
As per the initial information, the incident came to light when the girl went missing in the afternoon and her family started a frantic search. During the search her mutilated and bloodied body was discovered.
CCTV footage from the area reportedly showed the accused old man taking the toddler along, which helped police identify and detain him.
The gruesome crime has triggered a massive wave of anger among residents. On Friday evening, when the child's body was brought near the local police station, emotional scenes unfolded, as grieving family members broke down and villagers gathered in large numbers demanding justice.
A social activist said, "I stand with this grief-stricken community. While we operate under a system of law, the recurring failure of fast-track courts to deliver swift verdicts has eroded public trust. When justice is delayed for years, the deterrent effect vanishes, and the cycle of violence continues."
Sandip Singh Gill, Superintendent of Pune Rural Police said, within 15 days the chargesheet will be filed against the accused and the cases will be run in fast track court. Gill assured the protesters, that police will take very strict action in the matter.
The accused has been taken into custody and an investigation is underway.
This tragedy is not isolated. Just days ago on April 30, a 38-year-old man was arrested in Greater Noida for allegedly strangling his 14-year-old stepdaughter and dumping her body in a forest. Preliminary investigations suggest a history of sexual assault.
Pune minor rape-murder: Supriya Sule says strictest action will be taken against accused
MP, Supriya Sule, on Saturday condemned the rape and murder of a 4-year-old girl and said that she is in constant touch with the administration and the Maharashtra government, adding that efforts are underway to ensure justice for the victim.
The Baramati Lok Sabha MP said that she talked to Pune Rural Superintendent of Police and he has assured that "strictest possible action" will be taken against the accused.
In a chilling reminder of the growing insecurity being faced by the most vulnerable members of our society, the Bhor Taluka region of Pune has been rocked by a crime of unimaginable cruelty. A 65-year-old man stands accused of the sexual assault and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl, reportedly ending her life by crushing her with a stone.
In a post on X, Sule said, "I have spoken with the Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural, regarding the inhuman incident in Nasrapur that has tarnished humanity. He has assured the strictest possible action against the beast who committed this heinous crime. I remain in constant touch with the government and administration on this matter, and efforts are underway to ensure justice for the victim."
"My humble request to fellow citizens is that it is our collective stance that the criminal should face the harshest punishment and the victim should get justice. The police administration has taken note of the aggressive stance adopted by all of us on this issue. Please, let us all maintain restraint in this matter. Strictest possible action will be taken against the guilty party in this case," she added.
In Nasrapur, outraged villagers have staged a blockade on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway. Despite the suspect being in police custody, the community's demand is visceral and clear: They want immediate, uncompromising justice.
As per the initial information, the incident came to light when the girl went missing in the afternoon, and her family started a frantic search. During the search, her mutilated and bloodied body was discovered.
CCTV footage from the area reportedly showed the accused, an old man taking the toddler along, which helped police identify and detain him.
The gruesome crime has triggered a massive wave of anger among residents. On Friday evening, when the child's body was brought near the local police station, emotional scenes unfolded, as grieving family members broke down and villagers gathered in large numbers demanding justice.
The accused has been taken into custody, and an investigation is underway.
