Sanjay Raut attacks Maharashtra CM Fadnavis over Pune child rape-murder

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has attacked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the rape and murder of a minor girl in Pune district, turning the case into a fresh political flashpoint over law and order in the state.

Raut accused the government of failing to maintain order and questioned Fadnavis over his political engagements outside Maharashtra. His remarks came after the killing of the girl near Nasrapur in Pune district triggered anger, protests and road blockades.

The case has also drawn a response from the state government. Fadnavis said Maharashtra will seek a fast-track trial in the case and push for the death penalty for the accused.

Police have arrested a 65-year-old suspect and sent him to custody, according to the reports cited in the research.

Political fallout

The incident has quickly moved beyond the criminal investigation and into a broader opposition attack on the state government. Raut’s criticism frames the case as evidence of a law-and-order breakdown, with the opposition now using the crime to target the BJP-led government.

The tragedy has also prompted protests in Pune, adding pressure on the administration to show a swift legal response.

What happens next

The immediate focus is on the investigation and the pace of the court process. The government has said it wants a fast-track trial, while opposition leaders are likely to continue pressing the issue as a political and public safety concern.