Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Nine-Year-Old Pune Girl Allegedly Assaulted and Murdered; Neighbour Held
A young girl in Pune district was reported missing after she left home with a man from her neighbourhood.
Police said the man offered her a guava and took her to a nearby farm.
They allege that she was sexually assaulted and killed there.
Her family searched for her and filed a missing-person complaint.
Police said CCTV helped them identify and detain the man.
They also said he confessed during questioning and showed them the alleged crime scene.
Her body was recovered and sent for an autopsy.
The investigation is continuing, while officials have promised strict action.
A nine-year-old, described in one report as nine-and-a-half, was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune district.
Police said the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in Pimpalwadi, also spelled Pimpalwandi, in Junnar tehsil.
The accused, a 25-year-old daily-wage worker who knew the girl and lived in her neighbourhood, was taken into custody.
Police said CCTV footage showed the girl with the accused after he allegedly lured her away with a guava.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar called for a thorough probe and said she would seek a fast-track trial.
- Who
- A nine-year-old girl and a 25-year-old man from her neighbourhood; police also cited Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandip Singh Gill and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.
- What
- The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered; the accused was taken into custody and a case was registered.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon; police and government statements were issued on Wednesday, with one report dated August 19.
- Where
- Pimpalwadi, also spelled Pimpalwandi, in Junnar tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra; police said the alleged crime occurred in a nearby farm or sugarcane field.
- Why
- The articles do not state a motive.
Police and Government Account
Case Status and Legal Process
Allegations versus proof
Police and Government Account
Police alleged that the detained man lured, sexually assaulted and killed the girl, citing CCTV footage and an alleged confession.
Case Status and Legal Process
The report describes him as an accused or suspected person; the case remains under investigation, and the body was sent for an autopsy.
Punishment and trial
Police and Government Account
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar called for stringent action and said she would ask for a fast-track trial.
Case Status and Legal Process
No court finding or trial outcome had been reported; police said further investigation was underway.
- Victim
- Nine-year-old girl; one report described her as nine-and-a-half.
- Accused
- A 25-year-old daily-wage worker who lived in the same neighbourhood as the girl.
- Location
- Pimpalwadi/Pimpalwandi village, Junnar tehsil, Pune district, Maharashtra.
- Police account
- Police alleged that the man lured the girl away with a guava, took her to a nearby farm, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
- Evidence cited
- Police said CCTV footage showed the girl with the accused, who allegedly confessed during questioning and identified the alleged crime spot.
- Police action
- The accused was detained or taken into custody, the body was recovered and sent for autopsy, and a case was registered.
- Government response
- Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar directed a thorough investigation and said she would seek a fast-track trial.
