In a landmark verdict that has shaken the public conscience, a special court in Pune has sentenced a 65-year-old man to death for the brutal rape and murder of a three-year-old girl. The severe punishment was handed down to the convict, Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble, just 55 days after the horrific crime took place in Nasrapur village. Special Judge SR Salunkhe classified the entire tragedy as a "rarest of rare" case, explicitly stating that even capital punishment feels inadequate for an offense of such extreme depravity.
​The details presented during the fast-tracked trial reveal a truly harrowing sequence of events. On May 1, 2026, the young victim was visiting her maternal grandmother for her summer school holidays at a home near a local temple. Seizing an opportunity, Kamble lured the innocent toddler away from the temple premises by promising to buy her sweet snacks and show her a newborn calf. He then took her to a nearby secluded cattle shed, subjected her to unspeakable violence, and murdered her by gagging her to silence her cries.
​The defense attempted to use the convict's advanced age of 65 as a mitigating factor to avoid the death penalty. However, the court completely rejected this plea, turning his age into an aggravating factor instead. The judge noted that a man who has seven married daughters of his own should have acted as a protector rather than a predator. The final ruling emphasized that the sheer brutality inflicted upon a helpless child showed a complete lack of humanity and a total absence of potential for rehabilitation.
​What makes this specific verdict milestone-worthy in the history of Maharashtra's legal system is the incredible speed of the entire proceedings. Local law enforcement completed the primary investigation and filed an exhaustive chargesheet within just 16 days of the incident. The fast-track court then managed to record witness statements, evaluate complex forensic evidence, and deliver a final conviction in under two months, offering a rare example of swift, uncompromised justice.
​The prosecution constructed an ironclad case built on a flawless chain of custody. Investigators presented explicit CCTV footage tracking the movements of the accused, forensic and medical reports, and testimony from over 50 individual witnesses. The court highly praised the local community and law enforcement for working hand-in-hand to gather untampered evidence without letting personal biases delay the legal machinery.
​While the ruling has brought a profound sense of relief to the grieving family and local protestors who took to the streets across Maharashtra, the legal process is not entirely finished. Under Indian criminal law, the death sentence must now be formally reviewed and confirmed by the Bombay High Court before it can be executed. Nevertheless, the trial court’s rapid decision sends an unyielding message that crimes targeting children will be met with the absolute maximum force of the law.
​Pune Court News Report
​This video provides live media coverage and local reactions surrounding the swift court verdict in the Nasrapur case.