Nasrapur minor rape and murder case: Court awards death penalty to 65-year-old accused
A special court in Pune has sentenced a 65-year-old man to death for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl. The trial was completed in record time, with the court relying on forensic evidence and witness statements to secure the conviction.
Why it matters
The case highlights the application of the POCSO Act and the judicial system's efforts to expedite justice in cases of extreme violence against children.
A Special Court in Pune district has sentenced Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble, 65, to death for the rape and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Nasrapur village of Bhor taluka. Special Judge S.R. Salunke pronounced the sentence on Monday (June 29, 2026), days after finding Kamble guilty on June 25.
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