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Congress and progressive groups condemn child abuse incidents; raise slogans against state government<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pimpri :<\/strong> Congress leaders and several progressive organisations staged a protest at Pimpri Chowk near Bhimsrushti Memorial, condemning recent incidents of child sexual abuse and murder reported from Nasrapur and Chakan in Pune district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The demonstrators criticised the state government for alleged inaction and demanded the appointment of a full-time Home Minister along with the establishment of more POCSO courts to ensure swift justice in such cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the protest, Congress Senior Vice President Narendra Bansode termed the incidents \u201cdeeply disturbing,\u201d especially occurring around Maharashtra Day. He stated that the absence of a full-time Home Minister and inadequate number of POCSO courts were contributing to rising crimes, accusing the BJP-led government of failure in maintaining law and order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sambhaji Brigade President Satish Kale called for stricter punishment, saying that swift and strong action against the suspects would send a strong message in society. Social activist Manav Kamble emphasised the need for collective responsibility and stricter accountability of the administration to prevent such crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The protest was jointly organised by Congress, Sambhaji Brigade, Maratha Seva Sangh, Jijau Brigade, Veer Bhagat Singh Students\u2019 Council, and other like-minded groups. Protesters raised slogans demanding capital punishment for the accused, more POCSO courts, and stronger governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several leaders and activists, including Samreen Qureshi, Girija Kudale, Kalpana Gite, Somnath Shelke, Abhimanyu Dahifule, Jitendra Chhabda, and others, were present during the agitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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