India, May 4 -- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday thanked the victim's father in the Nasrapur rape-murder case for withdrawing protests and cooperating with authorities, while cautioning against attempts to exploit the tragedy.

A 65-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a three-and-a-half-year old girl in Nasrapur in Bhor taluka of Pune district on May 1, which sparked widespread outrage.

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Amid protests and road blockades, the CM assured that the government will push for a death penalty for the accused in the case.

"Some people were trying to take advantage of the situation and divert it in a different direction. However, I thank the girl's father. After disc...