Pune Rape-Murder Case: Victim's Family Seeks Justice Amid Protests and Government Assurances
Pune rape-murder: Victim’s father withdraws protest; CM assures justice
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In Pune district, Maharashtra, the father of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, who was raped and murdered, has withdrawn protests after assurances from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The government promises a fast-tracked trial and seeks the death penalty for the accused, who has a criminal record. Public outrage continues with protests demanding justice.
- 01Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures justice for the victim's family.
- 02The accused, a 65-year-old man with a criminal history, has been arrested.
- 03The government plans to fast-track the trial and push for the death penalty.
- 04The National Commission for Women has taken cognizance of the case, calling for stringent action.
- 05Public protests and a bandh have been organized in Pune district demanding justice.
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The tragic case of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl who was raped and murdered in Nasrapur, Pune district, Maharashtra, has sparked widespread outrage. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis thanked the victim's father for withdrawing protests and assured him that the government would pursue the death penalty for the accused, a 65-year-old man with a criminal record, who was arrested shortly after the incident on May 1. The CM stated that the trial would be fast-tracked to ensure justice is served swiftly. Amid public protests, including a blockade of the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway, the victim's father requested that political leaders refrain from visiting their home until justice is delivered. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also intervened, demanding strict action and monitoring of the case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act). Protests continue in the region, with a bandh called in parts of Pune district, reflecting the community's demand for justice and safety for children.
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The community is deeply affected by the incident, leading to protests and demands for justice, highlighting concerns over child safety.
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