Pune Court Hands Death Penalty to 65-Year-Old for Toddler's Rape and Murder

A special court in Pune sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to death for kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-year-old girl. The trial concluded in under two months, making it among India's fastest verdicts. Judge Salunkhe called it the "rarest of the rare" case. Kamble had prior criminal offences. The death sentence requires confirmation by the Bombay High Court.