3-year-old rape-murder case in Pune: Massive protest on Mumbai-Bengaluru highway; traffic hit

Protesters blocked the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway in Pune for nearly four hours following the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. Demonstrators placed the child's body on the road, demanding strict punishment for the 65-year-old accused, who has a prior criminal record. Authorities have assured a fast-track trial and the harshest punishment for the perpetrator.