Pune Girl Murdered After Neighbor Lured Her Away
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV
A 9‑year‑old girl in Pimpalwandi village, Junnar tehsil, Pune district, was sexually assaulted and killed by a 25‑year‑old daily wager who lured her with a guava. The accused drove the child to a nearby sugarcane field, assaulted her and later murdered her. CCTV footage and the accused’s confession led police to recover the body and take him into custody. Pune Rural SP Sandip Singh Gill said the victim and accused lived in the same neighbourhood and belong to the same community. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar called the incident "extremely shocking" and urged a fast‑track court to try the case. The investigation remains ongoing with authorities promising stringent action.
Why it matters
The murder highlights the vulnerability of children in rural Maharashtra and has prompted state leaders to promise swift justice, influencing local policing and community safety measures.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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