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Rape-murder of 3-year-old: Kin seek death, protest shuts down Pune district
Following the rape-murder of a 3-year-old, the kin demand the death of the accused. A protest shuts down Pune district, with participants blocking the Pune-Bengaluru highway. Police dispersed the protesters blocking the highway.
Why It Matters
The events underscore public demand for swift justice in a high-profile crime and the impact of protests on regional order and transportation.
Timeline
3 Events
Police disperse protesters who blocked Pune-Bengaluru highway
May 4, 2026
Police dispersed people who had blocked the Pune-Bengaluru highway during the protest.
Protest shuts down Pune district
May 4, 2026
A protest linked to the kin's demand shuts down the Pune district.
Kin seek death in rape-murder case of a 3-year-old
May 4, 2026
In connection with the rape-murder of a 3-year-old, the kin demand the death of the accused.