The situation has returned to normal on Wednesday morning after the riots in Badlapur, Maharashtra, in protest against the sexual abuse of two girls. Police force has been deployed for security at the railway station, and safe operation of trains has been ensured. Police have shut down internet services for a few days to control rumors. Police have registered FIRs against 300 people during the protests and riots, and 40 people have been arrested. Those arrested will be produced in court.
Protest in Badlapur
A protest was held against the sexual exploitation of two schoolgirls in Badlapur. The protesters staged a sit-in on the railway track, due to which some train services of Central Railway had to be stopped. The protesters also vandalized the school and started pelting stones in anger. As a result, the police had to clear the railway track. At 1 pm, the protesters again came on the railway track, which worsened the situation.
Police intervention
The protesters created a ruckus at Badalpur station. To control the situation, the police resorted to lathicharge and dispersed the protesters. During this, the protesters also pelted stones at the police. Railway services were restored 10 hours after the police removed the protesters.
Statement of DCP Manoj Patil
Manoj Patil, DCP GRP, Central Railway, said that the situation has now become normal and train movement is going on normally. He said that no section has been imposed at present. Internet services have been closed for a few days to control rumors.
What happened in Badlapur?
The incident of sexual assault on two girls in a reputed school in Badlapur has sparked outrage in the entire area. It is alleged that Akshay Shinde, the person who cleans the toilets of the school, sexually abused these girls. According to the report, one of the victims is a four-year-old girl and the other is six years old. The incident took place on August 12 and 13. The accused Akshay Shinde was appointed on a contract basis to clean the toilets in the school on August 1, 2024. The school had not appointed any female staff to clean the girls' toilets, taking advantage of which the accused misbehaved with the girls during classes on August 12 and 13. The incident has created deep outrage in the entire area and people have protested over the issue. The police have taken immediate action in this matter and taken strict action against the accused.
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