<p>The Bombay High Court questioned the Mumbai Police regarding the death of the Badlapur sexual assault accused, Askhay Shinde, and said that the incident could not be "termed an encounter", stressing that a probe should be conducted in a fair and impartial manner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The high court also said that the shootout of the accused could have been avoided.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the police statement, Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer in the police van&nbsp;while he was being taken to Badlapur from Taloja jail, and opened fire on the cops, leading to retaliatory firing in which he got shot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Why was the accused shot in the head directly and not in the legs or arms first,” the Bombay High Court questioned.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/extra-judicial-killing-cop-who-shot-akshay-shinde-linked-to-encounter-specialist-pradeep-sharma-761542"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Extra-judicial killing? Cop who shot Badlapur accused linked to ‘encounter specialist’ Pradeep Sharma</strong></a></p>

<p>Replying to the bench, the Chief Public Prosecutor said, "The officer did not think this, and he just reacted. It was an on-the-spot reaction."</p>

<p>Justice Prithviraj Chavan said, "The moment he pulled the first trigger, the others could have easily overpowered him. He wasn't a huge built up or strong man. This is very difficult to accept. This cannot be termed as an encounter."</p>

<p>Akshay Shinde's father, Anna Shinde, filed a petition in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, alleging that his son was killed in a fake encounter and demanded a Special &nbsp;Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Bombay High Court hears matter after Suo Moto Cognisance</strong></p>

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<p>Stressing that it was hard to believe the police statement, the court said, "You said the accused fired three bullets towards the police. Only one hit the cop. What about the other two? Was there any ricochet?"</p>

<p>During the hearing, the high court told the public prosecutor that a revolver can't be unlocked quickly by a physically weak man. “It is not very easy,” it said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Bombay High Court questioned the Mumbai Police regarding the death of the Badlapur sexual assault accused, Askhay Shinde, and said that the incident could not be "termed an encounter", stressing that a probe should be conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

The Bombay High Court questioned the Mumbai Police regarding the death of the Badlapur sexual assault accused, Askhay Shinde, and said that the incident could not be "termed an encounter", stressing that a probe should be conducted in a fair and impartial manner. The high court also said that the shootout of the accused could have been avoided. According to the police statement, Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer in the police van while he was being taken to Badlapur from Taloja jail, and opened fire on the cops, leading to retaliatory firing in which he got shot. “Why was the accused shot in the head directly and not in the legs or arms first,” the Bombay High Court questioned. Also read: Extra-judicial killing? Cop who shot Badlapur accused linked to ‘encounter specialist’ Pradeep Sharma Replying to the bench, the Chief Public Prosecutor said, "The officer did not think this, and he just reacted. It was an on-the-spot reaction." Justice Prithviraj Chavan said, "The moment he pulled the first trigger, the others could have easily overpowered him. He wasn't a huge built up or strong man. This is very difficult to accept. This cannot be termed as an encounter." Akshay Shinde's father, Anna Shinde, filed a petition in the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, alleging that his son was killed in a fake encounter and demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the case. Watch | Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Bombay High Court hears matter after Suo Moto Cognisance × Stressing that it was hard to believe the police statement, the court said, "You said the accused fired three bullets towards the police. Only one hit the cop. What about the other two? Was there any ricochet?" During the hearing, the high court told the public prosecutor that a revolver can't be unlocked quickly by a physically weak man. “It is not very easy,” it said. (With inputs from agencies)

'Cannot be termed an encounter': Bombay HC pulls up Mumbai Police over Badlapur accused’s death

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:67,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2025}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:119,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2025}">Badlapur horror:</strong> Akshay Shinde, the 24-year-old accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur<strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:119,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2025}">&nbsp;</strong>town of&nbsp;India's Maharashtra state, was shot dead on Monday (Sep 23). The man was reportedly killed by Sanjay Shinde, who as per reports worked with suspended cop Pradeep Sharma, popularly known as 'encounter specialist'. The accused was trying to escape and had snatched the weapon of a cop and injured him by firing.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:101,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2111}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:101,&quot;w&quot;:306,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2111}">How did Akshay Shinde die?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:146,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:84,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2156}">According to reports, the accused Akshay Shinde was being transported to Badlapur in Thane district from Tajola Jail in Navi Mumbai, when he allegedly snatched a cop's pistol and opened fire. He was grievously injured in retaliatory fire and succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Kalwa. A police officer, identified as API Nilesh More, was injured in the incident and is undergoing treatment.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:246,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2256}">The shooting incident happened around 6:15 pm IST, when the vehicle reached Mumbra bypass.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:278,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2288}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:278,&quot;w&quot;:606,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2288}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:278,&quot;w&quot;:606,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2288}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/badlapur-horror-opposition-allege-accused-akshay-shinde-was-killed-in-encounter-761286">Badlapur horror: Opposition alleges accused Akshay Shinde was killed in ‘encounter’</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:330,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2340}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:330,&quot;w&quot;:510,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2340}">Sanjay Shinde and Pradeep Sharma connection</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:375,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:67,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2385}">According to an India Today report, Sanjay Shinde, the cop whose bullets killed the accused, had previously worked with the anti-extortion cell of the Thane Police Crime Branch, then headed by Pradeep Sharma. He was also part of the team which arrested Iqbal Kaskar, the brother of gangster Dawood Ibrahim.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:458,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:67,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2468}">Pradeep Sharma, India's 'encounter specialist', is notorious for neutralising over 100 criminals during his career. Sharma joined the police force in 1983 and gained infamy in the 1990s for his role in high-profile encounters of members of the Mumbai underworld, mostly linked to Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:541,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2551}">Later in his career, he was convicted and sentenced to prison for his role in the 2006 fake encounter of Lakhan Bhaiya, an alleged aide of Chhota Rajan.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:590,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2600}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:590,&quot;w&quot;:589,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2600}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:590,&quot;w&quot;:589,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2600}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/badlapur-horror-accused-akshay-shinde-shot-dead-in-defence-after-he-opens-fire-at-police-761263">Badlapur horror: Accused Akshay Shinde shot dead in defence after he snatches weapon, opens fire at cops</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:642,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2652}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:642,&quot;w&quot;:437,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2652}">Investigation into Akshay Shinde's death</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:687,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:67,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2697}">On Tuesday (Sep 24), a team of forensic experts examined the police vehicle in which the Badlapur sexual assault accused was allegedly shot. The death in police custody will be investigated by the Maharashtra CID, who will visit the spot where it happened and also record statements from personnel at the scene.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:770,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:50,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2780}">The CID team will also record statements of Akshay Shinde's parents. His father, Anna Shinde has demanded an inquiry into the killing. The accused's family has challenged claims that he snatched a gun and fired at policemen.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:836,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2846}">Shinde, a contractual sweeper at the school in Badlapur, was arrested on August 17, five days after he allegedly sexually abused the two girls in the school toilet.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:885,&quot;w&quot;:649,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2895}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:885,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2895}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Badlapur horror: Akshay Shinde, the 24-year-old accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur town of India's Maharashtra state, was shot dead on Monday (Sep 23).

Badlapur horror: Akshay Shinde, the 24-year-old accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls at a school in Badlapur town of India's Maharashtra state, was shot dead on Monday (Sep 23). The man was reportedly killed by Sanjay Shinde, who as per reports worked with suspended cop Pradeep Sharma, popularly known as 'encounter specialist'. The accused was trying to escape and had snatched the weapon of a cop and injured him by firing. How did Akshay Shinde die? According to reports, the accused Akshay Shinde was being transported to Badlapur in Thane district from Tajola Jail in Navi Mumbai, when he allegedly snatched a cop's pistol and opened fire. He was grievously injured in retaliatory fire and succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Kalwa. A police officer, identified as API Nilesh More, was injured in the incident and is undergoing treatment. The shooting incident happened around 6:15 pm IST, when the vehicle reached Mumbra bypass. Also read | Badlapur horror: Opposition alleges accused Akshay Shinde was killed in ‘encounter’ Sanjay Shinde and Pradeep Sharma connection According to an India Today report, Sanjay Shinde, the cop whose bullets killed the accused, had previously worked with the anti-extortion cell of the Thane Police Crime Branch, then headed by Pradeep Sharma. He was also part of the team which arrested Iqbal Kaskar, the brother of gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Pradeep Sharma, India's 'encounter specialist', is notorious for neutralising over 100 criminals during his career. Sharma joined the police force in 1983 and gained infamy in the 1990s for his role in high-profile encounters of members of the Mumbai underworld, mostly linked to Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan. Later in his career, he was convicted and sentenced to prison for his role in the 2006 fake encounter of Lakhan Bhaiya, an alleged aide of Chhota Rajan. Also read | Badlapur horror: Accused Akshay Shinde shot dead in defence after he snatches weapon, opens fire at cops Investigation into Akshay Shinde's death On Tuesday (Sep 24), a team of forensic experts examined the police vehicle in which the Badlapur sexual assault accused was allegedly shot. The death in police custody will be investigated by the Maharashtra CID, who will visit the spot where it happened and also record statements from personnel at the scene. The CID team will also record statements of Akshay Shinde's parents. His father, Anna Shinde has demanded an inquiry into the killing. The accused's family has challenged claims that he snatched a gun and fired at policemen. Shinde, a contractual sweeper at the school in Badlapur, was arrested on August 17, five days after he allegedly sexually abused the two girls in the school toilet. (With inputs from agencies)

Extra-judicial killing? Cop who shot Badlapur accused linked to ‘encounter specialist’ Pradeep Sharma

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two girls at a school in Badlapur town of Maharashtra, died in retaliatory firing by police after he snatched a cop's pistol and opened fire on Monday, an official said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">The incident occurred at 6:15 PM when Shinde, 24, was being taken to Badlapur in Thane district from Taloja Jail in Navi Mumbai in a police vehicle.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:99,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1786}">When the vehicle reached Mumbra bypass, Shinde allegedly snatched the pistol of one of the officers and fired two to three rounds, injuring an Assistant Police Inspector (API). In response, another police officer opened fire on Shinde, injuring him critically.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:166,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1853}">Shinde was rushed to a hospital in Kalwa where he succumbed to the&nbsp;injuries, the official said, adding that API Nilesh More, injured in the firing by Shinde, is undergoing treatment at the hospital.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:216,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1903}">According to a police officer, four policemen and Shinde were travelling in the vehicle.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:248,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1935}">The shootout occurred over a month after massive protests erupted on streets and at Badlapur railway station over the alleged sexual abuse of two girls by Shinde, who worked as a sweeper in the school.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:298,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1985}">As the news of Shinde's death spread, some people burst crackers in Badlapur town on Monday night.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:330,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2017}">Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and State Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said police opened fire in self-defence, leading to Akshay Shinde's death.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:380,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2067}">"Akshay Shinde's former wife has accused him of sexual assault and lodged a complaint against him. Police were taking Shinde (to Badlapur) to investigate this complaint. He snatched the gun of a policeman and opened fire at officials. He also fired in the air. Police shot at him in retaliation," Fadnavis said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:447,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2134}">Shinde, a contractual sweeper at the school in Badlapur, was arrested on August 17, five days after he allegedly sexually abused the two girls in the school toilet.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2183}">On September 3, the Bombay High Court told the police to build a "watertight" case and not file a charge sheet hurriedly under public pressure.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:546,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2233}">CM Shinde said Akshay's ex-wife had accused him of sexual violence, and the police were taking him for a probe regarding these allegations.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:596,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2283}">"He snatched the gun of a policeman and opened fire. Police fired back in self-defence," he told reporters.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:596,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2283}">However, the opposition leaders asked if Akshay Shinde was killed to destroy evidence in a case that had triggered national outrage.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:663,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2350}">Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan claimed the “encounter” was staged to save “some other” people.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:695,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2382}">Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar, said, “This is shocking. There should be a judicial probe into this incident.” State Congress president Nana Patole wondered if this “encounter” was done to save trustees of the school who have not been arrested so far.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:762,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2449}">Akshay Shinde's uncle told a Marathi TV channel that he met his nephew at Taloja jail on Monday and was told that police were beating him up regularly.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:812,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2499}">"Is it an attempt to destroy evidence? Were Akshay Shinde's hands not tied by the police during the transit? How could he reach for the gun, and how come the police were so careless? We demand a judicial probe in this matter," Wadettiwar said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:879,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2566}">There is no action against the "BJP-linked" school management, but an arrested accused is shot dead in suspicious circumstances, he said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:928,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2615}">Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare equated the incident with the gunning down of four rape accused in Telangana in 2019.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:978,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2665}">"There too, the police claimed it was done in self-defence. However, due to the deaths, the truth never came out. The same will be the case with the Badlapur sexual assault. Was Akshay Shinde killed as he was hiding something more sinister? Why is the school management still on the run?" she asked.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1045,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2732}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1045,&quot;w&quot;:512,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2732}">Watch |&nbsp;Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault</strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1077,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:354,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2764}"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" bis_chainid="1" bis_depth="1" bis_id="fr_6u5lsvhoysfp4tqe5vuz4j" bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1077,&quot;w&quot;:560,&quot;h&quot;:350,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2914}" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/surge-in-pocso-cases-in-mumbai-after-badlapur-sexual-assault-753458/embed" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1446,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3133}">How come Akshay Shinde managed to snatch a gun despite being handcuffed and how did he know to operate the firearm, Andhare further questioned.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1528,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3215}">Hitting back, CM Shinde said, "Earlier, the opposition parties demanded that Akshay Shinde be hanged. Now, they are taking his side and questioning the integrity of Maharashtra Police. Such act of the opposition leaders is condemnable and unfortunate."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1528,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3215}">When asked about the opposition's allegation that the accused was killed to gain political sympathy, the CM said these parties are making such insensitive allegations as they are rattled by the success of the state government's Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1630,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3317}">Fadnavis said, "The Opposition raises questions on every issue. They had wanted him (Shinde) to be hanged. It is wrong to say such things when the police tried to save lives".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1680,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3367}">NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated Shinde should have been hanged as per the legal provisions, but the actions of the Home Department, while transferring him (from Taloja Jail) are questionable. He demanded an in-depth inquiry into the incident.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1747,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3434}">Noted criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam said Shinde might have tried to end his life as two chargesheets filed against him showed sufficient evidence against him in the sexual abuse case.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:1796,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3483}">A police officer said Shinde's postmortem will reveal if he had any previous injuries. Shinde's parents had met him in Taloja Jail at 3:30 PM. They claimed to have received information about his death through TV channels and not from police.</p>

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Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two girls at a school in Badlapur town of Maharashtra, died in retaliatory firing by police after he snatched a cop's pistol and opened fire on Monday, an official said.

Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two girls at a school in Badlapur town of Maharashtra, died in retaliatory firing by police after he snatched a cop's pistol and opened fire on Monday, an official said. The incident occurred at 6:15 PM when Shinde, 24, was being taken to Badlapur in Thane district from Taloja Jail in Navi Mumbai in a police vehicle. When the vehicle reached Mumbra bypass, Shinde allegedly snatched the pistol of one of the officers and fired two to three rounds, injuring an Assistant Police Inspector (API). In response, another police officer opened fire on Shinde, injuring him critically. Shinde was rushed to a hospital in Kalwa where he succumbed to the injuries, the official said, adding that API Nilesh More, injured in the firing by Shinde, is undergoing treatment at the hospital. According to a police officer, four policemen and Shinde were travelling in the vehicle. The shootout occurred over a month after massive protests erupted on streets and at Badlapur railway station over the alleged sexual abuse of two girls by Shinde, who worked as a sweeper in the school. As the news of Shinde's death spread, some people burst crackers in Badlapur town on Monday night. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and State Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said police opened fire in self-defence, leading to Akshay Shinde's death. "Akshay Shinde's former wife has accused him of sexual assault and lodged a complaint against him. Police were taking Shinde (to Badlapur) to investigate this complaint. He snatched the gun of a policeman and opened fire at officials. He also fired in the air. Police shot at him in retaliation," Fadnavis said. Shinde, a contractual sweeper at the school in Badlapur, was arrested on August 17, five days after he allegedly sexually abused the two girls in the school toilet. On September 3, the Bombay High Court told the police to build a "watertight" case and not file a charge sheet hurriedly under public pressure. CM Shinde said Akshay's ex-wife had accused him of sexual violence, and the police were taking him for a probe regarding these allegations. "He snatched the gun of a policeman and opened fire. Police fired back in self-defence," he told reporters. However, the opposition leaders asked if Akshay Shinde was killed to destroy evidence in a case that had triggered national outrage. Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan claimed the “encounter” was staged to save “some other” people. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Vijay Wadettiwar, said, “This is shocking. There should be a judicial probe into this incident.” State Congress president Nana Patole wondered if this “encounter” was done to save trustees of the school who have not been arrested so far. Akshay Shinde's uncle told a Marathi TV channel that he met his nephew at Taloja jail on Monday and was told that police were beating him up regularly. "Is it an attempt to destroy evidence? Were Akshay Shinde's hands not tied by the police during the transit? How could he reach for the gun, and how come the police were so careless? We demand a judicial probe in this matter," Wadettiwar said. There is no action against the "BJP-linked" school management, but an arrested accused is shot dead in suspicious circumstances, he said. Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare equated the incident with the gunning down of four rape accused in Telangana in 2019. "There too, the police claimed it was done in self-defence. However, due to the deaths, the truth never came out. The same will be the case with the Badlapur sexual assault. Was Akshay Shinde killed as he was hiding something more sinister? Why is the school management still on the run?" she asked. Watch | Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault How come Akshay Shinde managed to snatch a gun despite being handcuffed and how did he know to operate the firearm, Andhare further questioned. Hitting back, CM Shinde said, "Earlier, the opposition parties demanded that Akshay Shinde be hanged. Now, they are taking his side and questioning the integrity of Maharashtra Police. Such act of the opposition leaders is condemnable and unfortunate." When asked about the opposition's allegation that the accused was killed to gain political sympathy, the CM said these parties are making such insensitive allegations as they are rattled by the success of the state government's Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Fadnavis said, "The Opposition raises questions on every issue. They had wanted him (Shinde) to be hanged. It is wrong to say such things when the police tried to save lives". NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar stated Shinde should have been hanged as per the legal provisions, but the actions of the Home Department, while transferring him (from Taloja Jail) are questionable. He demanded an in-depth inquiry into the incident. Noted criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam said Shinde might have tried to end his life as two chargesheets filed against him showed sufficient evidence against him in the sexual abuse case. A police officer said Shinde's postmortem will reveal if he had any previous injuries. Shinde's parents had met him in Taloja Jail at 3:30 PM. They claimed to have received information about his death through TV channels and not from police. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Badlapur horror: Opposition alleges accused Akshay Shinde was killed in ‘encounter’

<p>In a shocking development, the Badlapur sexual assault case&nbsp;prime accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer&nbsp;in the police van and opened fire on the cops,&nbsp;leading to retaliatory firing&nbsp;in which&nbsp;he&nbsp;got shot, said Thane Police, according to news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he was admitted to the hospital, said Thane Police. Shinde was trying to escape the police custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police officers from Badlapur had gone to Taloja jail to take custody of Shinde as&nbsp;they had to question him in connection with a case filed by his first wife, who left him five days after their wedding.&nbsp;In her complaint, the woman&nbsp;has accused him of rape and assault.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At around 6:30 pm, when the police team reached near the Mumbra bypass, Shinde snatched the revolver of a constable and fired several rounds, injuring him. Another officer shot Shinde in defence, leaving him critically injured. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two young girls, both aged four, were sexually assaulted inside a school's washroom in Badlapur town&nbsp;of Maharashtra's Thane district. The accused, who worked as an attendant at the school, was arrested shortly afterward.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/badlapur-case-school-admin-covered-up-sex-abuse-of-two-girls-brushed-off-parents-concerns-752016"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Badlapur case: School admin ‘covered up’ sex abuse of two girls, brushed off parents’ concerns</strong></a></p>

<p>According to a preliminary report, the kindergarteners were repeatedly abused over 15 days, resulting in severe injuries.</p>

<h2><strong>Who was Akshay Shinde?</strong></h2>

<p>The accused, Shinde was identified as a habitual offender in some other reports too. He was hired as a contractual worker without proper verification and had unrestricted access to various parts of the school, including the female toilets.</p>

<p>Last month, Shinde was sent to judicial custody in connection with the Badlapur sexual assault case.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault</strong></p>

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<p>The incident led to major protests in the city, in which the protesters even resorted to violence, prompting police to use force.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Political reaction</strong></h2>

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alleged that these protests were politically motivated and most of the participants were outsiders.</p>

<p>A report into the incident also highlighted several loopholes by the school authorities, including delays in reporting the incident and failure to conduct background checks before hiring the accused.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even after the complaint was filed, the school's administration did not meet with the parents, and the hospital took 12 hours to provide medical care to the children.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a shocking development, the Badlapur sexual assault case prime accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer in the police van and opened fire on the cops, leading to retaliatory firing in which he got shot, said Thane Police, according to news agency ANI.

In a shocking development, the Badlapur sexual assault case prime accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he snatched the revolver of a police officer in the police van and opened fire on the cops, leading to retaliatory firing in which he got shot, said Thane Police, according to news agency ANI. Accused Akshay Shinde succumbed to injuries after he was admitted to the hospital, said Thane Police. Shinde was trying to escape the police custody. Police officers from Badlapur had gone to Taloja jail to take custody of Shinde as they had to question him in connection with a case filed by his first wife, who left him five days after their wedding. In her complaint, the woman has accused him of rape and assault. At around 6:30 pm, when the police team reached near the Mumbra bypass, Shinde snatched the revolver of a constable and fired several rounds, injuring him. Another officer shot Shinde in defence, leaving him critically injured. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. Two young girls, both aged four, were sexually assaulted inside a school's washroom in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district. The accused, who worked as an attendant at the school, was arrested shortly afterward. Also read: Badlapur case: School admin ‘covered up’ sex abuse of two girls, brushed off parents’ concerns According to a preliminary report, the kindergarteners were repeatedly abused over 15 days, resulting in severe injuries. Who was Akshay Shinde? The accused, Shinde was identified as a habitual offender in some other reports too. He was hired as a contractual worker without proper verification and had unrestricted access to various parts of the school, including the female toilets. Last month, Shinde was sent to judicial custody in connection with the Badlapur sexual assault case. Watch | Surge in POCSO cases in Mumbai after Badlapur sexual assault × The incident led to major protests in the city, in which the protesters even resorted to violence, prompting police to use force. Political reaction Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alleged that these protests were politically motivated and most of the participants were outsiders. A report into the incident also highlighted several loopholes by the school authorities, including delays in reporting the incident and failure to conduct background checks before hiring the accused. Even after the complaint was filed, the school's administration did not meet with the parents, and the hospital took 12 hours to provide medical care to the children. (With inputs from agencies)

Badlapur horror: Accused Akshay Shinde shot dead in defence after he snatches weapon, opens fire at cops

<p>After taking the suo motu cognisance of the alleged Badlapur sexual assault case of two four-year-old girls, a division bench of Bombay High Court on Thursday (August 22) comprising Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan described the incident as "extremely shocking".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice Mohite-Dere , while questioning the safety in schools, remarked, "If the school is not a safe place, then what is the use of speaking about right to education and such things. Even 4-year-old girls are not being spared. What is this situation? It is extremely shocking."</p>

<p>The alleged sexual assault of the two kindergarten students by a male attendant sparked a massive protest in Badlapur on Tuesday (August 20).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities on Wednesday (August 21) suspended internet services in the town. Police said they have arrested 72 persons in connection with the violence during the stir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The male attendant, who was arrested on August 17, allegedly assaulted the kids in the school's toilet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A local court on Wednesday extended the accused police custody till August 26.</p>

<p>The court issued an order expecting the provision of all legal assistance to the survivors and their families.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Bombay High Court hears matter after Suo Moto Congnisance</strong></p>

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<p>Advocate General Birendra Saraf for the state government assured the court, "We will not only issue guidelines regarding student safety but also ensure their implementation in all schools. We will take all necessary measures to achieve this." He further stated that any dereliction of duty in the current case would result in strict action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice Mohite-Dere expressed the court's expectations, stating, "We expect you not only record section 164 statements of the victim girls but also of the families. We want to see the case file by next date. We want to see what investigation was done by the Badlapur Police, on the next date itself."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After taking the suo motu cognisance of the alleged Badlapur sexual assault case of two four-year-old girls, a division bench of Bombay High Court on Thursday (August 22) comprising Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan described the incident as "extremely shocking".

After taking the suo motu cognisance of the alleged Badlapur sexual assault case of two four-year-old girls, a division bench of Bombay High Court on Thursday (August 22) comprising Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan described the incident as "extremely shocking". Justice Mohite-Dere , while questioning the safety in schools, remarked, "If the school is not a safe place, then what is the use of speaking about right to education and such things. Even 4-year-old girls are not being spared. What is this situation? It is extremely shocking." The alleged sexual assault of the two kindergarten students by a male attendant sparked a massive protest in Badlapur on Tuesday (August 20). The authorities on Wednesday (August 21) suspended internet services in the town. Police said they have arrested 72 persons in connection with the violence during the stir. The male attendant, who was arrested on August 17, allegedly assaulted the kids in the school's toilet. A local court on Wednesday extended the accused police custody till August 26. The court issued an order expecting the provision of all legal assistance to the survivors and their families. Also watch | Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Bombay High Court hears matter after Suo Moto Congnisance × Advocate General Birendra Saraf for the state government assured the court, "We will not only issue guidelines regarding student safety but also ensure their implementation in all schools. We will take all necessary measures to achieve this." He further stated that any dereliction of duty in the current case would result in strict action. Justice Mohite-Dere expressed the court's expectations, stating, "We expect you not only record section 164 statements of the victim girls but also of the families. We want to see the case file by next date. We want to see what investigation was done by the Badlapur Police, on the next date itself." (With inputs from agencies)

Badlapur case: Bombay High Court slams police for delayed action amid public outcry

<p>The school at the centre of the Badlapur sexual assault controversy in Maharashtra state tried to cover up the incident instead of helping parents seek justice, a state official revealed Wednesday (Aug 21). Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairperson, Susieben Shah, said the abuse of the two Kindergarten girls, aged three and four, by a male cleaning staffer was a clear case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act.</p>

<p>She also alleged that if school management had informed the authorities earlier, the parents wouldn’t have to wait for 12 hours to get their complaint registered. Meanwhile, the state government has already suspended three police officers for alleged dereliction of duty in probing the case.</p>

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<p>The principal of the school "chose not to contact the police" despite being apprised of the incident, Shah alleged, adding that she went to the school management instead. "When I asked the school management about the case, they tried to cover it up. I even asked them why POCSO provisions should not be invoked against the school management," she said.</p>

<p>She also reportedly raised the matter and the parents’ concerns with the Thane District Child Protection Unit.</p>

<p>National Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson, Priyank Kanungo, also alleged that school authorities tried to suppress the case, and police didn’t register the case timely.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Court sends accused to custody till 26 August</strong></p>

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<p>Police earlier arrested the prime accused, Akshay Shinde amid heavy protests at the Badlapur railway station. Protesters even resorted to violence, prompting police to use force. Police have now arrested over 70 people and filed five FIRs against over 500 people in connection with the violence at Badlapur protests.</p>

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alleged that these protests were politically motivated and most of the participants were outsiders.</p>

<p>To calm the situation, authorities even suspended internet in the city on Tuesday evening, which was expected to continue through Wednesday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The school at the centre of the Badlapur sexual assault controversy in Maharashtra state tried to cover up the incident instead of helping parents seek justice, a state official revealed Wednesday (Aug 21).

The school at the centre of the Badlapur sexual assault controversy in Maharashtra state tried to cover up the incident instead of helping parents seek justice, a state official revealed Wednesday (Aug 21). Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Chairperson, Susieben Shah, said the abuse of the two Kindergarten girls, aged three and four, by a male cleaning staffer was a clear case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act. She also alleged that if school management had informed the authorities earlier, the parents wouldn’t have to wait for 12 hours to get their complaint registered. Meanwhile, the state government has already suspended three police officers for alleged dereliction of duty in probing the case. Also read: Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended amid heavy protests, police lathi-charge protesters The principal of the school "chose not to contact the police" despite being apprised of the incident, Shah alleged, adding that she went to the school management instead. "When I asked the school management about the case, they tried to cover it up. I even asked them why POCSO provisions should not be invoked against the school management," she said. She also reportedly raised the matter and the parents’ concerns with the Thane District Child Protection Unit. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights chairperson, Priyank Kanungo, also alleged that school authorities tried to suppress the case, and police didn’t register the case timely. Watch: Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Court sends accused to custody till 26 August × Police earlier arrested the prime accused, Akshay Shinde amid heavy protests at the Badlapur railway station. Protesters even resorted to violence, prompting police to use force. Police have now arrested over 70 people and filed five FIRs against over 500 people in connection with the violence at Badlapur protests. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alleged that these protests were politically motivated and most of the participants were outsiders. To calm the situation, authorities even suspended internet in the city on Tuesday evening, which was expected to continue through Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Badlapur case: School admin ‘covered up’ sex abuse of two girls, brushed off parents’ concerns

<p>Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid massive&nbsp;protests following the alleged&nbsp;sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten. Earlier in the day, cops lathi-charged the protesters who were trying to block trains at the Badlapur railway station.</p>

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<p>The station as well as the kindergarten saw heavy police presence on Tuesday after both were vandalised by angry protesters.</p>

<p>The state government, led by allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has vowed to fast-track the case and investigation.</p>

<p>"I spoke to the Commissioner of Police in the morning and said the accused should be charged under the strictest sections (of POCSO and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). The case will be fast-tracked. The accused will be given the strictest punishment and, as people have demanded, we will seek capital punishment so that such incidents do not happen again,” Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was quoted as saying by India Today.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Huge protests after two 4-year-old girls allegedly abused</strong></p>

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<p>The government earlier suspended the school principal and two staffers in connection with the case. On August 17, a school attendant was detained for allegedly abusing the two girls.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, opposition parties have slammed the government for using police force on the protesters.</p>

<p>"This lathi-charge on protesters is wrong... Who is Girish Mahajan? Why was he here? Is he the Home Minister?... The entire Maharashtra govt is not good, the CM, and DCMs, don't have the right to be in the government," said Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Ambadas Danve, a politician from Shiv Sena (UBT).&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Parents forced to wait for 11 hours’</strong></h2>

<p>The opposition also claimed that parents of the victims were forced to wait for 11 hours at the Badlapur police station before their complaint was filed.</p>

<p>"Atrocities are committed on a three-and-half years old girl, a four-year-old girl, and at the police station, they (parents) are made to wait for 11 hours when they seek to file a complaint....Is there any sensitivity left? I spoke to the police commissioner and told him that the woman police officer responsible for this delay must be suspended immediately," alleged Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar.</p>

<p>The Badlapur case comes into the spotlight as the entire nation expresses outrage over Kolkata rape and murder case involving a junior doctor in the eastern state of West Bengal.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid massive protests following the alleged sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten.

Internet services were suspended in Badlapur of Thane district in India’s Maharashtra state on Tuesday (Aug 20) amid massive protests following the alleged sexual assault of two girls at a kindergarten. Earlier in the day, cops lathi-charged the protesters who were trying to block trains at the Badlapur railway station. ..Protests erupt in #Badlapur over #sexualassault of 4-year-old girls in school, #Mumbailocaltrain services hit.Police allegedly resorted to #lathicharge at railway stn. People who were protesting at the stn since morning have started being removed from the #railway tracks.#rape pic.twitter.com/tXDqRL51JN — Tariq Khan (@tariqkhansahara) August 20, 2024 × The station as well as the kindergarten saw heavy police presence on Tuesday after both were vandalised by angry protesters. The state government, led by allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has vowed to fast-track the case and investigation. "I spoke to the Commissioner of Police in the morning and said the accused should be charged under the strictest sections (of POCSO and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). The case will be fast-tracked. The accused will be given the strictest punishment and, as people have demanded, we will seek capital punishment so that such incidents do not happen again,” Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was quoted as saying by India Today. Watch: Badlapur Sexual Assault Case: Huge protests after two 4-year-old girls allegedly abused × The government earlier suspended the school principal and two staffers in connection with the case. On August 17, a school attendant was detained for allegedly abusing the two girls. Meanwhile, opposition parties have slammed the government for using police force on the protesters. "This lathi-charge on protesters is wrong... Who is Girish Mahajan? Why was he here? Is he the Home Minister?... The entire Maharashtra govt is not good, the CM, and DCMs, don't have the right to be in the government," said Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Ambadas Danve, a politician from Shiv Sena (UBT). ‘Parents forced to wait for 11 hours’ The opposition also claimed that parents of the victims were forced to wait for 11 hours at the Badlapur police station before their complaint was filed. "Atrocities are committed on a three-and-half years old girl, a four-year-old girl, and at the police station, they (parents) are made to wait for 11 hours when they seek to file a complaint....Is there any sensitivity left? I spoke to the police commissioner and told him that the woman police officer responsible for this delay must be suspended immediately," alleged Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar. The Badlapur case comes into the spotlight as the entire nation expresses outrage over Kolkata rape and murder case involving a junior doctor in the eastern state of West Bengal. (With inputs from agencies)

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