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Maha: Gorhe welcomes death sentence in Dongarale rape-murder case, seeks priority hearings in higher courts

Mumbai, Oct 16 (UNI) Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Legislative Council member, Dr Neelam Gorhe, today welcomed the death sentence awarded to Vijay Khairnar by a Malegaon court in the case of rape and murder of a four-and-a-half-year-old girl in Dongarale village of Malegaon taluka in Nashik district.
Ms Gorhe also called for priority hearings in the High Court and Supreme Court to ensure that the subsequent legal proceedings are completed without undue delay.
The incident occurred on November 16, 2025, when the minor girl was sexually assaulted and murdered, triggering widespread outrage across Maharashtra.
Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam represented the prosecution in the case.
Ms Gorhe praised the Nashik Rural Police for their investigation and evidence collection, as well as the prosecution for its effective arguments, which helped establish the case against the accused.
She said the court's verdict had brought relief to the victim's family but stressed that the subsequent judicial process, including confirmation of the death sentence by the High Court and any further appeals, should be expedited.
Ms Gorhe urged the Maharashtra government's Law and Judiciary Department to coordinate with the relevant authorities, while respecting judicial independence, to ensure timely submission of documents, availability of competent public prosecutors and regular follow-up of such cases.
She also emphasised the need to ensure the safety of the victim's family and provide them with psychological support, adding that justice should not be delayed unnecessarily. UNI SP SS
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