Heartbreaking Tragedy in Pune: A Call for Justice
National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar condemns the horrific rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune. The crime, committed by a 65-year-old laborer, has prompted calls for stringent legal action and raised concerns about the safety of young girls.
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The National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has expressed strong condemnation following the heinous rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune, Maharashtra.
The crime, involving a 65-year-old laborer with a criminal history, has sparked outrage and concern regarding the safety of young girls. Law enforcement agencies have arrested the accused, who allegedly lured and murdered the child in a cattle enclosure.
Vijaya Rahatkar called the incident a 'blot on humanity' and urged for stringent legal action under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The NCW and other bodies emphasize immediate, time-bound justice to ensure such crimes do not go unpunished.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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