A 70-year-old man in Pune, Maharashtra, was arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault his nine-year-old granddaughter inside a slum dwelling in the Parvati area. The incident was reported by a neighbor who witnessed the struggle and raised the alarm, leading to protests from hundreds of residents who blocked local roads demanding justice. Police intervened and detained the accused, who will face charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Although medical examinations ruled out penetration, authorities classified the act as rape. The victim has been discharged from the hospital. This incident comes shortly after a child was raped and murdered in Nasrapur, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against minors, often perpetrated by individuals within their own families. Public anger is mounting, with political leaders like Rohit Pawar from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) criticizing the government for not prioritizing child safety amid ongoing election campaigns. Pawar has called for an urgent special session to address these issues and advocate for the implementation of the Shakti Act to combat crimes against women and children.