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Badlapur School Assault Sparks Protests, 72 Arrested and FIRs Against 500

Aug 21, 2024, 04:47 AM

In Badlapur, Maharashtra, a shocking incident of sexual assault on two young girls at a local school has led to public outrage and protests. The incident reportedly occurred on August 12 and 13, when two nursery class girls were assaulted, with one child, aged 3 years and 10 months, being raped. Medical examinations confirmed the abuse. On August 16, one of the girls narrated the horror to her parents. Parents faced significant delays in filing a First Information Report (FIR), waiting up to 11 hours at the police station. In response, the Maharashtra state government suspended several officials involved in the delay. Protests erupted in the area, leading to the arrest of over 72 individuals and the registration of FIRs against approximately 500 protesters. The protests were sparked by the alleged involvement of a school janitor in the assault. Authorities have registered multiple FIRs related to the protests and the assault case. The community demands stricter safety measures in schools and justice for the victims.