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The shocking case of sexual assault at a school in Badlapur has taken another turn with the detention of two school trustees, who were named as accused in the incident. The case, which came to light in August, involved two young girls, aged four and five, who were allegedly sexually abused by a male attendant inside the school's toilet. The main accused, Akshay Shinde, was subsequently arrested but was killed by police in an alleged shoot-out on September 23, prompting public outrage and raising serious questions about the circumstances of his death.
In the wake of the shooting incident, the Maharashtra government took the decision to form a commission of inquiry to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding Shinde's death. The commission, headed by retired Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, Dilip Bhosale, was constituted on October 1 and tasked with submitting its report within three months. The formation of this panel indicates the government's intent to provide a thorough and transparent investigation into the controversial death of the accused, amidst allegations of police misconduct.
The detention of the two school trustees highlights the broader accountability and systemic failures that may have contributed to the horrific incident. The investigation is likely to delve into the school's internal procedures, oversight mechanisms, and whether any negligence or inaction on the part of the trustees may have facilitated the abuse. The commission's findings are expected to shed light on the lapses in security and safeguarding measures within the school, and potentially lead to reforms to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
Source: Badlapur Sex Assault Case: 2 Accused School Trustees Detained By Thane Police