<div>In a horrifying incident, a four-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered in Karjagi village of Sangli district in Maharashtra, on Thursday. The child was reportedly attacked by her 45-year-old neighbour who hid her body in an iron box.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Taking swift action, the police arrested the accused.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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<div>The victim lived with her grandparents while her parents worked as laborers in Ratnagiri. On Thursday, she went to the neighbor&rsquo;s house to get some almonds. The accused, Pandurang Soming Kalli, lured her inside, fed her, and then took her to a shed under the pretense of playing. He then committed the heinous crime and later hid her body in a sack inside an iron container before going to sleep.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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<div>When the girl did not return home, her grandmother started searching for her. Locals confirmed that she was last seen with Pandurang. When questioned, he denied any involvement. However, as the search intensified, he pretended to help the villagers look for her to avoid suspicion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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<div>The police were informed, and a team led by Assistant Police Inspector Sandeep Kamble arrived at the scene. During their search, they found the girl's body wrapped in a sack inside an iron box. The accused was immediately taken into custody, and the body was sent for post-mortem at Jat Government Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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<div>The incident has sparked outrage in the village, with residents demanding the strictest possible punishment for the accused. The police have deployed additional forces to maintain law and order and assured swift justice in the case.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

The minor's body has been sent for post-mortem examination

Child was lured by neighbour; body found in an iron box

Minor Raped, Murdered by 45-Year-Old in Maha

Child was lured by neighbour; body found in an iron box

February 7, 2025 | 17:39 IST