Pune: 65-Year-Old Man Sexually Assaults, Kills Four-Year-Old Girl with Stone

Pune: Police in the Bhor Taluka region of Pune have detained a 65-year-old man for the sexual assault and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl. The accused reportedly crushed the child to death with a stone after committing the assault.

Discovery and Arrest

The incident came to light after the girl went missing in the afternoon, prompting a frantic search by her family.

• Family members discovered the victim’s mutilated and bloodied body during their search.
• CCTV footage from the area showed the elderly suspect leading the toddler away.
• Using this footage, the Pune Rural Police identified and detained the man.

Public Outcry and Police Response

The crime has triggered intense anger and grief among local residents:

• Outraged villagers in Nasrapur staged a blockade on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway to demand immediate justice.
• Large crowds gathered near the local police station on Friday evening when the child’s body arrived, leading to emotional scenes.
• Social activists at the scene criticized the delays in fast-track courts, stating that slow verdicts erode public trust and fail to deter such violence.

Superintendent of Pune Rural Police, Sandip Singh Gill, assured the community that the department will take strict action. He committed to filing a chargesheet against the accused within 15 days and confirmed that a fast-track court will hear the case.