Chargesheet to be filed soon in rape and murder case of 12-year-old in Thane

Authorities Push for Fast-Track Trial to Ensure Swift Justice

A chargesheet will be filed within the next week in connection with the brutal rape, torture, and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Maharashtra’s Thane district, a senior official confirmed on Thursday.

The accused, Vishal Gawli, allegedly abducted the girl with the assistance of his wife, Sakshi Gawli, from the Chakki Naka area of Kalyan on December 23, 2024, while she was playing outside her home. According to police reports, Vishal Gawli then raped and murdered the child. The couple subsequently transported the victim’s body in an auto-rickshaw to Bapgaon on Kalyan-Padgha Road and dumped it there.

The girl’s body was discovered on December 24, leading to the immediate arrest of Sakshi Gawli the same night. Vishal Gawli was apprehended the following day in Buldhana district. He is a resident of Kolsewadi in Kalyan tehsil, while his wife Sakshi, who works in a bank, is reportedly his third wife. Both accused are currently in judicial custody.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone III Kalyan) Atul Zende stated that the investigation is in its final stages, with all efforts being made to ensure a strong case without any loopholes. Authorities are also consulting senior lawyer Ujjwal Nikam to reinforce the case and ensure a watertight prosecution.

Officials are working towards having the case tried in a fast-track court to expedite justice for the victim’s family. The commitment to swift legal action aims to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent similar crimes in the future.