Mumbai, May 5 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has condemned the horrific rape and murder of a 4-year-old girl in Pune, calling it an "extremely unfortunate event." Shinde emphasised the gravity of the crime, stating that the accused, described as habitual offenders, should face the death penalty.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Shinde said, "The atrocity has been committed against a 4-year-old girl. The accused have no right to live. They are habitual offenders who should be given the death penalty."

He further added that the Chief Minister is personally overseeing the case and that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to expedite the investigation. "The government is also trying to do the same... The ...