Enrage, Delayed justice: Nasrapur father criticizes politicians; Here's all that you need to know about the case

"No politician should come to our house until there is justice," Nasrapur father of the victim, said to the media.

NewsBharati    04-May-2026 14:00:33 PM
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In a deeply emotional response to the shocking Nasrapur incident in Pune district, the 4-year-old victim’s father has strongly criticised political leaders, urging them to stay away from the family until justice is served. He emphasised that symbolic visits and public displays of sympathy hold no meaning for them at this stage.
 
In the video, the grieving father clearly stated that no political leader should approach the family for meetings or offer condolences unless there is concrete progress towards securing justice for his daughter. "No politician should come to our house until there is justice," the father of the victim said to the media. (Nasrapur case details)
 
 
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"I am the father of the victim girl. We are currently in Dehu for the immersion of her ashes. During this time, I have received calls from my family members and friends that several politicians are coming to meet us or offer condolences. My family and I have only one request: until my daughter gets proper justice and the criminal is hanged, no politician should come to our home to meet us. This is our humble request. Only when that criminal is given the death penalty will we meet politicians or anyone who wishes to meet us. Until then, no politician should come to my house to offer condolences. This is my humble appeal," he added. 
 
 

The incident

In the afternoon of May 1, a four-year-old girl was playing outside her grandmother's house in Nasrapur, a village in Bhor tehsil of Pune district, where she had come to spend her summer vacation. A 65-year-old man from the same village allegedly lured her to a nearby cattle shed under the pretext of showing her a calf and offering her food. Inside the shed, the accused sexually assaulted the child. To conceal the crime, he then killed her by striking her with a stone and buried the body beneath a pile of cow dung. (Nasrapur case details)

When the family realised the girl was missing, a frantic search began across the village. CCTV footage from the area later captured the elderly man walking hand-in-hand with the child toward the shed in the afternoon. Villagers acting on this footage located the body and apprehended the accused. The suspect was beaten by the crowd before being handed over to the police.
 
 
Father of the victim (L)/Accused seen in the CCTV with the victim (R 

The accused was produced before a magistrate on Saturday, where he allegedly denied all charges and described the incident as nothing more than a "minor physical brawl", a statement that triggered fresh outrage from the public and media. Police sources confirmed that this is at least the third time the man has faced sexual offence allegations, with previous cases registered against him in 1998 and 2015.

Political Reaction

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, confirmed that senior police officials, including the Superintendent of Police (Pune Rural), are personally overseeing the investigation to ensure no gaps remain in the prosecution. He vowed to seek the maximum punishment, the death penalty, for the convicted offender. (Nasrapur case details)

The opposition, however, has used the case to sharpen attacks on the Mahayuti government. Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned how a man with a criminal history going back to 1998 was still free to commit such a crime, alleging the "fear of law has vanished" under the present administration. NCP(SP) working president Supriya Sule visited the family, calling the act "inhuman" and demanding accountability.
 
 

Opposition parties have once again reiterated their demand for the implementation of Maharashtra's proposed Shakti law, which provides for time-bound investigations (15–30 days) and stringent punishments, including the death penalty in cases of rape and acid attacks on women and children.

The SIT & Investigation

A six-member Special Investigation Team has been constituted by the Maharashtra government, with two women officers included to ensure sensitivity and thoroughness in the probe. Senior officials from the Pune Rural Police are leading the forensic and evidence-gathering process. The team is operating under intense public and political pressure, with citizens across the state demanding a fast-track trial and the death penalty within a month.

Protesters in Nasrapur and neighbouring villages held a complete bandh on Saturday. Crowds at multiple locations raised slogans demanding the accused be handed over so they could deliver justice themselves, reflecting the depth of public fury over the case. (Nasrapur case details) 
 
 

Conclusion

The Nasrapur case has drawn unavoidable comparisons to the Badlapur rape case, which shook Maharashtra in 2024. In a school in Badlapur, two minor girls were sexually assaulted by one of the school staff members. A massive protest had emerged after the incident. Official data underscores a troubling pattern: POCSO Act cases in Pune district rose from 256 in 2024 to 311 in 2025. Pune city alone recorded 280 rape cases and 613 molestation incidents in 2025. In March and April 2026, several serious cases involving minors were reported in Pune, including the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl with disabilities, intensifying public concern about child safety in the region.

The family of the victim has made one demand crystal clear: no politician, no dignitary, and no photo opportunity, only justice. The father publicly stated that politicians are not welcome at their home until the accused is convicted and punished.
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