Minor girl raped and murdered in Pune, accused held
The incident sparked outrage in the State as the Opposition raised concerns over the state of women’s and children’s safety in Maharashtra
A 9.5-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Pune, Maharashtra, according to Pune rural police. The incident occurred in Pimpalwandi village in Junnar tehsil on August 18, 2026. The accused, a 25-year-old man, allegedly lured the child to a sugarcane field 1.5 km from the village under the pretense of offering her fruits. The girl's body was found in the sugarcane field, and she died due to strangulation, as confirmed by the autopsy.
The police registered a case under the POCSO Act and other relevant sections of the BNS. The accused confessed to the crime and led the police to the crime scene. Opposition leaders criticized the state's poor safety measures for women and children, demanding a fast-track trial.
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