Nasrapur 4-year-old rape-murder: CM Fadnavis vows death penalty, Opposition slams govt
A four-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered by a 65-year-old man in the Nasrapur area of Bhor taluka, Pune district, on 1 May 2025, triggering widespread outrage across Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home Ministry portfolio, has vowed to seek the death penalty for the accused and ordered a fast-track trial, while Opposition parties have sharply criticised the state government over what they describe as a deteriorating law and order situation.
How the Crime Came to Light
According to police sources, the minor had travelled to Nasrapur for her summer holidays. The accused allegedly lured the child to a cattle shed on the pretext of giving her food, where he reportedly committed the assault. He subsequently murdered the child with a stone and concealed her body under a pile of dung.
The crime was uncovered through CCTV footage, leading to the immediate arrest of the suspect. Police sources have indicated that the accused reportedly has a history of similar molestation charges dating back to 1998 and 2015, raising serious questions about why he remained at large.
What the Government Said
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the act in the strongest terms, describing it as a
