In a shocking escalation, the rape and murder of a toddler in Pune has become a political battleground, with opposition leaders raining fire on Maharashtra’s home department. The four-year-old’s brutal slaying in Nasrapur has exposed alleged police lapses, prompting calls for an independent Special Investigation Team.
Details of the crime paint a grim picture: the girl was enjoying holidays at her nani’s house when an elderly perpetrator committed the heinous act and ended her life. Furious locals took to the streets, only to face police batons as they rallied with the bereaved family for immediate action.
Congress heavyweight Vijay Wadettiwar didn’t hold back, revealing police awareness of the accused’s criminal past yet failure to present it initially in remand applications. ‘Post-court dressing down, they fixed it – but at what cost to justice?’ he asked, advocating an SIT under a female IPS helm to restore faith in the system.
Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) targeted Fadnavis directly: ‘He’s lost in political games while law enforcement crumbles.’ His sarcastic remark on welfare schemes questioned if financial handouts compensate for daughters’ insecurity. Varsha Gaikwad decried the incident as humanity’s shame, signaling a lawless state where police evade responsibility.
Amit Thackeray of MNS voiced heartbreak over the vacation gone wrong. Responding firmly, CM Fadnavis denounced the barbarity, directing fast-tracked trials, rigorous prosecution, and capital punishment efforts. Enhanced patrols aim to bolster security, with promises of uncovering every detail soon.
This controversy highlights systemic failures in child protection and governance, as Maharashtra braces for prolonged political showdowns over justice and safety.
