Bombay High Court Questions Mumbai Police Account in Badlapur Sexual Assault Custodial Death

Sep 25, 2024, 07:50 AM

The Bombay High Court is scrutinizing the Mumbai police's account of the custodial death of the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case. The court has raised several questions regarding the police's version of events, including the whereabouts of two missing bullets and the overall definition of an encounter. The High Court expressed skepticism over the police's claim that the accused fired shots and suggested that the shoot-out could have been avoided if the police had tried to overpower him first. Additionally, the court emphasized the need for a fair and impartial probe into the death, suspecting foul play. The accused's parents have moved the High Court, alleging their son was killed to destroy evidence, and the court has asked the state to provide a timeline of the incident and clarify whether the accused was handcuffed.