2 weeks ago
Pimpalwandi Girl Murder Case May Go to Fast-Track Court
A nine-and-a-half-year-old girl in Pimpalwandi village was allegedly sexually assaulted and killed.
The police are investigating the case.
They have detained a suspect.
A social-media post included in the report said the suspect was arrested and charged under child-protection and murder laws.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar said the incident was extremely serious.
She asked officials to investigate carefully and act strictly under the law.
She plans to request a fast-track court so the case can be heard quickly.
She also said she would visit the girl’s family.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar called the alleged sexual assault and murder of a nine-and-a-half-year-old girl shocking and deeply distressing.
The incident occurred in Pimpalwandi village in Junnar taluka, Pune district.
Pawar said she spoke with Pune Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill to review the investigation.
Police have detained a suspect, while a social-media post cited in the report said the suspect was arrested and faced POCSO and murder charges.
Pawar said she would ask Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis to move the case to a fast-track court.
- Who
- A nine-and-a-half-year-old girl was the victim; police detained a suspect, and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar addressed the case.
- What
- The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered, prompting a police investigation and calls for strict, swift legal action.
- Where
- Pimpalwandi village, Junnar taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra.
- When
- Pawar discussed the case on Wednesday; the report does not provide a specific calendar date for her statement.
- Why
- Pawar said the case should be investigated transparently and thoroughly, with a possible fast-track trial to secure justice quickly.
Key facts
- Victim
- A nine-and-a-half-year-old girl
- Location
- Pimpalwandi village, Junnar taluka, Pune district
- Police official
- Pune Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill
- Investigation status
- Police have detained a suspect and further investigation is underway
- Reported charges
- A social-media post cited in the report said POCSO and murder charges were added
- Proposed legal action
- Sunetra Ajit Pawar said she would request a fast-track court
- Family support
- Pawar said the government stands with the victim’s family and that she would visit them
Quotes
Sunetra Ajit Pawar
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
“The government stands firmly with the victim’s family. I will personally visit Pimpalwandi shortly and meet the bereaved family.”
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“Describing the incident as ‘extremely condemnable’, she demanded swift and exemplary legal action.”
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