A shocking crime in Pune has sparked outrage after a 65-year-old man was arrested for the alleged rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Bhor taluka region.
According to police, the incident came to light when the child went missing in the afternoon, prompting her family to launch a frantic search. Her body was later found in a mutilated condition, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Investigators said CCTV footage from the area showed the accused taking the child along, which helped authorities identify and detain him. The accused is currently in custody, and further investigation is underway.
The brutal nature of the crime has triggered widespread anger among residents. In Nasrapur, villagers staged a blockade on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway, demanding swift and strict justice despite the arrest of the suspect.
Senior police officials, including Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill, assured that the chargesheet will be filed within 15 days and that the case will be tried in a fast-track court. Authorities have promised stringent action against the accused.
The incident has once again raised concerns over safety and the need for faster judicial processes in crimes against children, with locals and activists calling for stronger deterrence and timely justice.
