Nasarapur minor rape-murder case: Security tightened at Pune crematoriums ahead of accused’s final rites; police on high alert
मुख्य बातें
- •In the Nasarapur minor rape-murder case, the accused died by suicide and his body was recovered.
- •Enhanced security measures have been implemented at Pune crematoriums ahead of the accused’s final rites.
- •The Maharashtra Police Department has formed a special investigation team and is taking steps to secure justice for the victim’s family.
- •The state government is likely to introduce new schemes for women’s safety and minor protection.
Security has been stepped up at crematoriums across Pune city in view of the final rites of the accused in the minor girl’s rape and murder case in Nasarapur, taluka of Pune district. The incident has sparked statewide outrage, prompting the Maharashtra Police Department to adopt stringent precautionary measures.
On Tuesday afternoon, police recovered the accused’s body from the vicinity of Nasarapur. Preliminary investigations indicate that the accused, having allegedly raped and killed the minor girl, later took his own life, according to police sources. The victim’s family remains deeply traumatised, while local residents and activists continue to demand justice for the deceased.
Preparations for the accused’s final rites are underway at crematoriums in Pune, with police enforcing enhanced security protocols. Given the gravity of the offence, the state government has constituted a special investigation team and is taking all necessary steps to ensure justice for the victim’s family. The Home Department of Maharashtra is closely monitoring the probe, and the Director General of Police is expected to visit the spot to assess the situation.
