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23-Year-Old Badlapur Sexual Assault Accused Akshay Shinde Shot Dead by Thane Police

Sep 23, 2024, 01:59 PM

Akshay Shinde, the 23-year-old main accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case, was shot dead by police on September 23, 2024. Shinde, who was accused of sexually assaulting two girls, attempted to snatch a police officer's revolver during his transport from jail. In the ensuing struggle, Shinde fired multiple rounds, injuring a police officer. He was subsequently shot in retaliatory defense firing and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, according to Thane Police. The incident has raised questions about police conduct and the use of force during encounters.