Vijaya Rahatkar, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), has strongly condemned the alleged rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Bhor tehsil, Pune, Maharashtra. The incident, involving a 65-year-old laborer with a criminal history, has sparked outrage and concern over the safety of children. The accused reportedly lured the girl to a cattle enclosure with promises of food before committing the crime and killing her with a stone. Rahatkar described the event as 'deeply distressing' and a 'blot on humanity'. In response, the Pune Rural police have arrested the suspect, and Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that strict action will be taken. The NCW has requested that the case be handled under stringent provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and monitored closely to ensure timely justice. The NCW emphasized that ensuring justice for the victim is a collective responsibility and highlighted the need for heightened safety measures for young girls.