Pune: Charges Framed Against Accused in Bhor’s Nasrapur Minor Girl Rape-Murder Case

Pune, 28th May 2026 : In a significant development in the horrific Nasrapur rape and murder case, a Pune court has framed charges against the 65-year-old accused, observing that prima facie evidence exists against him. The court has also decided to conduct the daily trial in-camera to ensure privacy and sensitivity in the proceedings.

The accused was produced in court on Saturday, marking his first physical appearance. His lawyer opposed the framing of charges, but the court proceeded after considering the evidence, including the charge sheet filed by the police within 15 days of the incident. The prosecution presented key material such as medical examination reports, CCTV footage, and other forensic evidence during the hearing.

The case pertains to the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl in Nasrapur village under Bhore taluka of Pune district on May 1.

On May 1, the young girl was playing outside her house when the accused allegedly lured her to a cattle shed on the pretext of showing a calf. He then sexually assaulted her, killed her by smashing her head with a stone, and hid her body under a pile of cow dung.

The girl’s family grew anxious when she did not return home by afternoon. After a search, her body was found inside the cattle shed. CCTV footage from the vicinity reportedly captured the accused taking the child towards the shed, which became a crucial piece of evidence leading to his arrest.

Local residents expressed outrage over the incident and staged a protest, surrounding the police station. The accused was handed over to the police after being confronted by angry villagers.

During the court proceedings, the accused claimed the case was a minor scuffle and denied any wrongdoing. However, police investigations revealed that this was not his first offence; he had reportedly escaped conviction in at least two previous cases due to lack of evidence. The brutality of the crime has sparked widespread demands for stringent punishment.

The case has sent shockwaves across Pune district, with many expressing concern over the safety of children in rural areas. The in-camera trial is expected to begin shortly.

Charges were registered against the accused, Bhimrao Kamble, under the new criminal law — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — specifically under Sections 103(1), 64, 65(2), 74, 137(2), and 140(1). He has also been charged under Sections 4, 6, 8, and 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. These charges have now been formally framed by the court.