Nasrapur minor rape and murder case: Court awarded death sentence to 65-year-old accused

Police dispersed people who blocked the Pune-Bengaluru highway to protest the Nasrapur minor rape and murder case in Pune. | Photo credit: ANI

A special court in Pune district 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 SR Salunke delivered the verdict on Monday (June 29, 2026), days after Kamble was found guilty on June 25.

The incident occurred on May 1, 2026 in Nasrapur. The court convicted Kamble under several provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO).

The charges included sections 137(2), 65, 65 (rape), 103 (murder), 74 (use of force with intent to outrage modesty) and 140(1) of the IPC along with sections 4, 6, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The court stated that the prosecution had found the accused guilty.

The trial began on May 21 and ended within two months of the crime, making it one of the fastest-dissolving cases in the state’s judicial history. The court held daily proceedings throughout this time. Due to the sensitive nature of the proceedings, the court held a closed hearing.

The Pune Rural Police has formed a special investigation team for the case. The team functioned under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Sandeepsingh Gill and consisted of six officers and staff. The investigation was led by Senior Superintendent of Police Vijaymala Pawar. The police filed a 1,200-page charge sheet within 15 days of the incident. The prosecution included statements from more than 55 witnesses, circumstantial evidence and technical evidence. Investigators relied on CCTV footage from the nearby area, medical examination reports, forensic analysis and witness statements during the investigation.

The prosecution presented its case to the special court for several weeks. The defense argued against the charges, but the court found the evidence sufficient to convict Kamble. Following sentencing on June 25, the judge reserved a verdict of guilty and imposed the death penalty the following Monday. Judicial sources said the judge considered the nature of the offense and the age of the victim when deciding the sentence.

The case attracted attention in the region due to the speed of the investigation and trial. The police team gathered evidence from multiple sources and coordinated with forensic experts to strengthen the charges. According to investigating officials, the record sheet also contained technical evidence such as mobile phone location data and call logs. The court accepted the prosecution’s contention that the evidence formed a complete chain of circumstances pointing to the accused.

The victim’s family was present in court when the verdict was read. The defense has the option to appeal the conviction and sentence to a higher court. Legal experts noted that the trial ended in record time, reflecting the priority given to cases involving minors under the POCSO Act. A special court, established by law, hears such offenses in an expedited procedure. The sentence is expected to be reviewed by the Bombay High Court if the accused files an appeal. As of now, Kamble remains in judicial custody pending further court proceedings.

Published – 29 Jun 2026 1:30 PM IST