Maharashtra CM Calls for Strict Parole Rules for Sexual Offenders
Draft strict rules to deny parole to persons convicted of sexual offences, Maharashtra CM tells officials
The Hindu
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed officials to draft stringent rules to deny parole to individuals convicted of sexual offences. This directive follows a tragic incident in Pune district where a repeat offender allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered a four-year-old girl.
- 01Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis demands strict parole rules for sexual offenders.
- 02The directive follows a case involving a repeat offender in Pune district.
- 03The accused previously faced charges of sexual harassment in 1998 and 2015.
- 04The new rules aim to prevent misuse of parole by repeat offenders.
- 05The case has raised significant public concern regarding safety and justice.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has called for the creation of stringent rules to prevent parole for individuals convicted of sexual offences. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting in Mumbai and follows a disturbing incident in Narsapur, located in Bhor tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra, where a 65-year-old man with a history of sexual offences allegedly assaulted and murdered a four-year-old girl on May 1, 2026. The accused had previously faced charges of sexual harassment in 1998 and 2015, although he was acquitted in both cases. Fadnavis emphasized the importance of preventing repeat offenders from exploiting parole privileges, highlighting the need for stricter regulations to enhance public safety.
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The new rules could significantly enhance public safety by reducing the chances of repeat offenders being granted parole.
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