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Pune: Minor Arrested for Sexual Assault and Murder of 3-Year-Old; Body Found in Suitcase

By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: May 3, 2026 13:33 IST

A horrifying incident has emerged from Pune, where a three-year-old boy was allegedly subjected to sexual assault and murdered ...

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A horrifying incident has emerged from Pune, where a three-year-old boy was allegedly subjected to sexual assault and murdered by a teenager living in Mahalunge in Pimpri Chinchwad city. The tragedy unfolded on May 1st when the toddler vanished while playing near his family home. Despite an exhaustive search by frantic relatives and neighbors, the child remained missing, prompting the family to seek immediate police intervention. Following a formal complaint, law enforcement launched a targeted search operation that eventually led them to a nearby residence. Inside the property, investigators discovered the victim's lifeless body concealed within a suitcase, confirming the family's worst fears.

Preliminary forensic examinations suggest the young victim was sexually violated before being killed. Consequently, the police have officially registered a criminal case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, specifically citing sections pertaining to murder and the intentional destruction of evidence. Relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have also been invoked to ensure a rigorous legal pursuit. Authorities relied heavily on a combination of local intelligence and technical data to identify the perpetrator. This meticulous approach allowed the investigation team to narrow their focus quickly, leading to the identification of a juvenile suspect originally from Bihar.

The suspect was intercepted by police outside the Pune railway station while he was reportedly attempting to flee the city. During interrogation, the minor allegedly confessed to the heinous acts, detailing how he used chocolates to entice the toddler into his home. In a chilling turn of events, it was revealed that the victim’s mother had actually knocked on the suspect’s door while searching for her son, but was deceptively turned away. To hide his initial crimes, the teenager allegedly stabbed the child to death, placed the body in luggage, and abandoned the scene before his eventual arrest and detention.

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