Badlapur News: Protests Over Badlapur Sexual Assault Disrupt Train Services, Including Mumbai-Surat Vande Bharat Express- Protests in Badlapur over the alleged sexual assault of two nursery children have led to major disruptions in train services. At least eleven mail express trains, including the Mumbai-Surat Vande Bharat Express, have been rerouted via Karjat, Panvel, and Thane stations. The affected trains include the 22160 Chennai-Mumbai Express and the 22731 Hyderabad-Mumbai Express. The Central Railways’ Mumbai division has confirmed that local train services between CSMT Mumbai and Ambarnath are operating normally. However, train services between Badlapur and Karjat have been suspended due to the ongoing agitation. List of Diverted Trains: 22160 MAS-CSTM Mumbai Express (19.08.2024) 22731 Hyderabad-CSTM Mumbai Express (19.08.2024) 22226 Surat-CSTM Vande Bharat Express (20.08.2024) 11014 CBE-LTT Express (19.08.2024) 11019 CSMT-Bhubaneshwar Konark Express (20.08.2024) 22732 CSMT-Hyderabad Express (20.08.2024) 22497 Shri Ganganagar-Tiruchchirappalli Express (19.08.2024) 19667 Udaipur City-Mysore Express (19.08.2024) 12164 Dr. MGR Chennai-CSTM Express (19.08.2024) 22159 CSMT-MAS Express (20.08.2024) 12263 Pune-NZM Duronto Express (20.08.2024) Background of the Protests: The protests began after reports emerged that a male attendant at a Badlapur school allegedly sexually abused two young girls aged three and four. The incident, which reportedly occurred in the school toilet, prompted outrage among local residents. The accused was apprehended on August 17, following a formal complaint filed by the children’s parents. In response to the public outcry, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has instructed the police to charge the accused with attempted rape. The case will be expedited with a special public prosecutor appointed to ensure swift justice. Protests Erupt in Badlapur Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Nursery Students by School Sweeper