- News
- City News
- mumbai News
- Thane School Case Live Updates: Bombay high court slams Badlapur police, says you took action only after public outcry
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 22, 2024, 22:28:47 IST
Comments
Share
Thane School Case Live Updates: Bombay high court slams Badlapur police, says you took action only after public outcry
Thane School Case Live Updates: The Bombay high court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur town of Maharashtra's Thane district. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday. The alleged sexual assault of the two kindergarten students by a male attendant had sparked a massive protest in Badlapur on Tuesday. The authorities on Wednesday suspended internet services in the town. Police said they have arrested 72 persons in connection with the violence during the stir. The male attendant, who was arrested on August 17, allegedly assaulted the kids in the school's toilet. A local court on Wednesday extended his police custody till August 26. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde had on Wednesday claimed that the protest at Badlapur was politically motivated and aimed at maligning the state government. He also said that the majority of protesters were outsiders. Angry parents of the school children and locals staged a massive protest at Badlapur railway station on Tuesday after two girls were allegedly sexually abused by an attendant hired by the school authorities. Hundreds of irate parents and local citizens blocked the path of trains to draw the administration's attention to their demands. The protest has affected the movement of trains on Up and Down routes since around 8am. On August 17, the police arrested the school attendant at the school for allegedly abusing two girls studying in the kindergarten, aged three and four years. As per the complaint, he abused the girls in the toilet of the school. Taking note of the incident, CM Eknath Shinde said he has directed the police that the accused be booked under the attempt to rape charge. He also said that the case will be fast-tracked and a special public prosecutor will be appointed for the case. Meanwhile Shinde's deputy Devendra Fadnavis said that a special investigation team (SIT) headed by inspector general Aarti Singh will probe the incident. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
18:52 (IST) Aug 20
Tracks cleared at Badlapur station: GRP Commissioner
GRP Commissioner Ravindra Shisve says, "The track has been cleared and the report will be sent to the Railway operations to ensure that the operations can be started..."
18:52 (IST) Aug 20
Tracks cleared at Badlapur station: GRP Commissioner
GRP Commissioner Ravindra Shisve says, "The track has been cleared and the report will be sent to the Railway operations to ensure that the operations can be started..."
18:42 (IST) Aug 20
Schools to form Vishakha committees: Maha education minister after Badlapur incident
Amid outrage over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar on Tuesday said 'Vishakha committees' will be formed in schools. Schools will face action if CCTV cameras installed on their premises are found to be non-functional, he told reporters here. Formation of internal committees to deal with complaints of workplace sexual harassment is mandatory as per the Supreme Court's guidelines in the landmark 'Vishakha' judgement. "Vishakha committees will be formed at the school level," Kesarkar said, adding that they will provide a platform for raising grievances to girl students, especially those in standards 9th, 10th and junior college. There was already a government resolution mandating that schools should have CCTV cameras, but at the school in Badlapur where two girls were allegedly abused the CCTV cameras were not functional, the minister noted. A circular stating that schools will be accountable for this lapse will be issued, he said.
18:42 (IST) Aug 20
Schools to form Vishakha committees: Maha education minister after Badlapur incident
Amid outrage over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar on Tuesday said 'Vishakha committees' will be formed in schools. Schools will face action if CCTV cameras installed on their premises are found to be non-functional, he told reporters here. Formation of internal committees to deal with complaints of workplace sexual harassment is mandatory as per the Supreme Court's guidelines in the landmark 'Vishakha' judgement. "Vishakha committees will be formed at the school level," Kesarkar said, adding that they will provide a platform for raising grievances to girl students, especially those in standards 9th, 10th and junior college. There was already a government resolution mandating that schools should have CCTV cameras, but at the school in Badlapur where two girls were allegedly abused the CCTV cameras were not functional, the minister noted. A circular stating that schools will be accountable for this lapse will be issued, he said.
18:27 (IST) Aug 20
Railway Police has taken into custody 7 people who pelted stones on the policemen
18:27 (IST) Aug 20
Railway Police has taken into custody 7 people who pelted stones on the policemen
18:27 (IST) Aug 20
Police resort to lathi-charge to disperse protestors gathered at Badlapur railway station to protest against alleged sexual assault with a girl student
18:27 (IST) Aug 20
Police resort to lathi-charge to disperse protestors gathered at Badlapur railway station to protest against alleged sexual assault with a girl student
17:59 (IST) Aug 20
Woman IPS officer to probe Badlapur incident: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said an inquiry led by a woman IPS officer has been ordered into an incident of alleged abuse of two school girls in Badlapur in Thane district. Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis said the state government has appointed Arti Singh, an inspector general-rank Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, to conduct the inquiry.
"It will be our endeavour to inquire into the incident at the earliest. We want to file the chargesheet in this case as soon as possible and place the matter before a fast-track court for hearing," he said.
"Our police department will make complete efforts to get such a barbaric and inhuman act punished immediately," the deputy chief minister added.
"It will be our endeavour to inquire into the incident at the earliest. We want to file the chargesheet in this case as soon as possible and place the matter before a fast-track court for hearing," he said.
"Our police department will make complete efforts to get such a barbaric and inhuman act punished immediately," the deputy chief minister added.
17:59 (IST) Aug 20
Woman IPS officer to probe Badlapur incident: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said an inquiry led by a woman IPS officer has been ordered into an incident of alleged abuse of two school girls in Badlapur in Thane district. Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis said the state government has appointed Arti Singh, an inspector general-rank Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, to conduct the inquiry.
"It will be our endeavour to inquire into the incident at the earliest. We want to file the chargesheet in this case as soon as possible and place the matter before a fast-track court for hearing," he said.
"Our police department will make complete efforts to get such a barbaric and inhuman act punished immediately," the deputy chief minister added.
"It will be our endeavour to inquire into the incident at the earliest. We want to file the chargesheet in this case as soon as possible and place the matter before a fast-track court for hearing," he said.
"Our police department will make complete efforts to get such a barbaric and inhuman act punished immediately," the deputy chief minister added.
17:39 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur school sexual abuse case: Maharashtra govt suspends three cops
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of three police officials, including a senior police inspector, for alleged dereliction of duty in probing the sexual abuse of two girls at a school in Badlapur amid massive protests. "The orders of immediate suspension of the senior police inspector, assistant sub-inspector and head constable attached to Badlapur police station for the dereliction of duty have been issued," Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis posted on X.
The state government has already ordered the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sexual abuse of two female students.
Earlier in the day, Fadnavis directed the Thane Police Commissioner to prepare a proposal to try the case in a fast-track court.
The opposition parties have alleged that the parents of the victim girls were made to wait for 11 hours at Badlapur police station before taking their complaints.
The state government has already ordered the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sexual abuse of two female students.
Earlier in the day, Fadnavis directed the Thane Police Commissioner to prepare a proposal to try the case in a fast-track court.
The opposition parties have alleged that the parents of the victim girls were made to wait for 11 hours at Badlapur police station before taking their complaints.
17:39 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur school sexual abuse case: Maharashtra govt suspends three cops
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of three police officials, including a senior police inspector, for alleged dereliction of duty in probing the sexual abuse of two girls at a school in Badlapur amid massive protests. "The orders of immediate suspension of the senior police inspector, assistant sub-inspector and head constable attached to Badlapur police station for the dereliction of duty have been issued," Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis posted on X.
The state government has already ordered the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sexual abuse of two female students.
Earlier in the day, Fadnavis directed the Thane Police Commissioner to prepare a proposal to try the case in a fast-track court.
The opposition parties have alleged that the parents of the victim girls were made to wait for 11 hours at Badlapur police station before taking their complaints.
The state government has already ordered the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sexual abuse of two female students.
Earlier in the day, Fadnavis directed the Thane Police Commissioner to prepare a proposal to try the case in a fast-track court.
The opposition parties have alleged that the parents of the victim girls were made to wait for 11 hours at Badlapur police station before taking their complaints.
17:13 (IST) Aug 20
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis orders Thane Police Commissioner to suspend cops from Badlapur police station
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the Thane Police Commissioner to immediately suspend the senior police inspector, assistant sub-inspector and head constable of Badlapur police station who delayed action in the initial stage of the Badlapur incident."
17:13 (IST) Aug 20
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis orders Thane Police Commissioner to suspend cops from Badlapur police station
Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the Thane Police Commissioner to immediately suspend the senior police inspector, assistant sub-inspector and head constable of Badlapur police station who delayed action in the initial stage of the Badlapur incident."
17:08 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan speaks with the protesters at Badlapur Station
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan speaks with the protesters at Badlapur Station, as they continue their protest.
CM Eknath Shinde said that an SIT has been formed in this matter and they are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. They are in the process to fast-track this case.
CM Eknath Shinde said that an SIT has been formed in this matter and they are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. They are in the process to fast-track this case.
17:08 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan speaks with the protesters at Badlapur Station
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan speaks with the protesters at Badlapur Station, as they continue their protest.
CM Eknath Shinde said that an SIT has been formed in this matter and they are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. They are in the process to fast-track this case.
CM Eknath Shinde said that an SIT has been formed in this matter and they are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. They are in the process to fast-track this case.
16:53 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur sexual assault case: Police uses tear gas as angry mob starts stone pelting at school
Amid the unrest in Maharashtra's Badlapur over the sexual assault of two minor girls at a school, enraged residents began stone pelting at the School where the crime took place.
The alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, has sparked widespread outrage.
As Angry residents, demanding justice, began pelting stones at the School, the situation escalated, prompting police intervention. Authorities used tear gas and other measures to control the crowd and restore order.
The protesters, wearing black clothing, targeted the school in their demonstration. As the chaos subsided, the police were able to apprehend the individuals responsible for the stone-throwing. The suspects have been taken into custody and are being held at the local police station.
The alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, has sparked widespread outrage.
As Angry residents, demanding justice, began pelting stones at the School, the situation escalated, prompting police intervention. Authorities used tear gas and other measures to control the crowd and restore order.
The protesters, wearing black clothing, targeted the school in their demonstration. As the chaos subsided, the police were able to apprehend the individuals responsible for the stone-throwing. The suspects have been taken into custody and are being held at the local police station.
16:53 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur sexual assault case: Police uses tear gas as angry mob starts stone pelting at school
Amid the unrest in Maharashtra's Badlapur over the sexual assault of two minor girls at a school, enraged residents began stone pelting at the School where the crime took place.
The alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, has sparked widespread outrage.
As Angry residents, demanding justice, began pelting stones at the School, the situation escalated, prompting police intervention. Authorities used tear gas and other measures to control the crowd and restore order.
The protesters, wearing black clothing, targeted the school in their demonstration. As the chaos subsided, the police were able to apprehend the individuals responsible for the stone-throwing. The suspects have been taken into custody and are being held at the local police station.
The alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, has sparked widespread outrage.
As Angry residents, demanding justice, began pelting stones at the School, the situation escalated, prompting police intervention. Authorities used tear gas and other measures to control the crowd and restore order.
The protesters, wearing black clothing, targeted the school in their demonstration. As the chaos subsided, the police were able to apprehend the individuals responsible for the stone-throwing. The suspects have been taken into custody and are being held at the local police station.
16:10 (IST) Aug 20
'How long will we keep women away from justice?': Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Badlapur incident
On the incident of alleged sexual assault with a girl child at a school in Badlapur, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "It is a very sad incident...Every time it is said that they will fight for the rights of women and that justice will be served. But once elections are over no one listens to them...The women who are protesting are saying that they don't want the benefits under the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana scheme but they want the safety of the women...How long will we keep women away from justice?..."
16:10 (IST) Aug 20
'How long will we keep women away from justice?': Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Badlapur incident
On the incident of alleged sexual assault with a girl child at a school in Badlapur, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "It is a very sad incident...Every time it is said that they will fight for the rights of women and that justice will be served. But once elections are over no one listens to them...The women who are protesting are saying that they don't want the benefits under the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana scheme but they want the safety of the women...How long will we keep women away from justice?..."
16:01 (IST) Aug 20
'SIT formed, no one will be spared if found guilty': Maharashtra CM Shinde after two girls sexually assaulted at Badlapur school
In the wake of alleged sexual assault of two young girls at a school in Maharashtra's Badlapur, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday ordered a high level probe into the incident and said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the case and that those found guilty would face strict action.
"I have taken serious cognizance of the incident in Badlapur. An SIT is already formed in this matter and we are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. We are in the process to fast-track this case, and no one will be spared if found guilty," CM Eknath Shinde said while speaking to ANI on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered the formation of an SIT headed by Inspector General of Police-level senior IPS officer Arti Singh to investigate the incident.
The Thane Police Commissioner has also been directed to submit a proposal today to transfer the case to a fast-track court to ensure strict action against the culprits.
"I have taken serious cognizance of the incident in Badlapur. An SIT is already formed in this matter and we are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. We are in the process to fast-track this case, and no one will be spared if found guilty," CM Eknath Shinde said while speaking to ANI on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered the formation of an SIT headed by Inspector General of Police-level senior IPS officer Arti Singh to investigate the incident.
The Thane Police Commissioner has also been directed to submit a proposal today to transfer the case to a fast-track court to ensure strict action against the culprits.
16:01 (IST) Aug 20
'SIT formed, no one will be spared if found guilty': Maharashtra CM Shinde after two girls sexually assaulted at Badlapur school
In the wake of alleged sexual assault of two young girls at a school in Maharashtra's Badlapur, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday ordered a high level probe into the incident and said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the case and that those found guilty would face strict action.
"I have taken serious cognizance of the incident in Badlapur. An SIT is already formed in this matter and we are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. We are in the process to fast-track this case, and no one will be spared if found guilty," CM Eknath Shinde said while speaking to ANI on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered the formation of an SIT headed by Inspector General of Police-level senior IPS officer Arti Singh to investigate the incident.
The Thane Police Commissioner has also been directed to submit a proposal today to transfer the case to a fast-track court to ensure strict action against the culprits.
"I have taken serious cognizance of the incident in Badlapur. An SIT is already formed in this matter and we are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. We are in the process to fast-track this case, and no one will be spared if found guilty," CM Eknath Shinde said while speaking to ANI on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered the formation of an SIT headed by Inspector General of Police-level senior IPS officer Arti Singh to investigate the incident.
The Thane Police Commissioner has also been directed to submit a proposal today to transfer the case to a fast-track court to ensure strict action against the culprits.
15:50 (IST) Aug 20
'Violence against women & children will not be tolerated': Milind Deora on Badlapur incident
Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora tweets, "The public outrage over the horrific Badlapur incident is a clear message — violence against women & children will not be tolerated...The Maharashtra Government’s response so far - The accused has been arrested & will face trial in a fast-track court, An SIT under a DG Rank officer has been established, The school principal, class teacher & attendants have been suspended, Police officers who delayed action have been removed from duty, Education Minister Deepak Kesarkaris on the ground in Badlapur, CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have ordered a water-tight case against the accused..."
15:50 (IST) Aug 20
'Violence against women & children will not be tolerated': Milind Deora on Badlapur incident
Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora tweets, "The public outrage over the horrific Badlapur incident is a clear message — violence against women & children will not be tolerated...The Maharashtra Government’s response so far - The accused has been arrested & will face trial in a fast-track court, An SIT under a DG Rank officer has been established, The school principal, class teacher & attendants have been suspended, Police officers who delayed action have been removed from duty, Education Minister Deepak Kesarkaris on the ground in Badlapur, CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis have ordered a water-tight case against the accused..."
15:45 (IST) Aug 20
10 outstation trains diverted; services on Ambernath-Karjat route suspended
The rail roko protest at Badlapur station in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday over the alleged sexual abuse of two girl students of a kindergarten led to the diversion of 10 long-distance trains via alternate routes, the Central Railway said. As protesters, including several women, came on railway tracks and blocked traffic, local train services between Ambernath and Karjat stations were suspended from 10:10 AM.
The protest turned violent as agitators vandalised the school, where the alleged incident occurred last week, and also indulged in stone-pelting at the Badlapur railway station, police said.
At least 10 mail-express trains, including Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express, were diverted via Karjat-Panvel-Thane stations, said Swapnil Nila, chief public relations officer (CRPO) of Central Railway.
The protest turned violent as agitators vandalised the school, where the alleged incident occurred last week, and also indulged in stone-pelting at the Badlapur railway station, police said.
At least 10 mail-express trains, including Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express, were diverted via Karjat-Panvel-Thane stations, said Swapnil Nila, chief public relations officer (CRPO) of Central Railway.
15:45 (IST) Aug 20
10 outstation trains diverted; services on Ambernath-Karjat route suspended
The rail roko protest at Badlapur station in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday over the alleged sexual abuse of two girl students of a kindergarten led to the diversion of 10 long-distance trains via alternate routes, the Central Railway said. As protesters, including several women, came on railway tracks and blocked traffic, local train services between Ambernath and Karjat stations were suspended from 10:10 AM.
The protest turned violent as agitators vandalised the school, where the alleged incident occurred last week, and also indulged in stone-pelting at the Badlapur railway station, police said.
At least 10 mail-express trains, including Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express, were diverted via Karjat-Panvel-Thane stations, said Swapnil Nila, chief public relations officer (CRPO) of Central Railway.
The protest turned violent as agitators vandalised the school, where the alleged incident occurred last week, and also indulged in stone-pelting at the Badlapur railway station, police said.
At least 10 mail-express trains, including Solapur-CSMT Vande Bharat Express, were diverted via Karjat-Panvel-Thane stations, said Swapnil Nila, chief public relations officer (CRPO) of Central Railway.
15:39 (IST) Aug 20
Handle case with utmost urgency: CM to Thane top cop
CM Eknath Shinde has instructed the Thane police commissioner to ensure the case is handled with utmost urgency and efficiency. Additionally, the chief minister has called for a review to confirm whether Sakhi Savitri committees, which are designed to support and safeguard students, have been established in schools: Maharashtra CMO
15:39 (IST) Aug 20
Handle case with utmost urgency: CM to Thane top cop
CM Eknath Shinde has instructed the Thane police commissioner to ensure the case is handled with utmost urgency and efficiency. Additionally, the chief minister has called for a review to confirm whether Sakhi Savitri committees, which are designed to support and safeguard students, have been established in schools: Maharashtra CMO
15:32 (IST) Aug 20
Uddhav Thackeray demands strict action
Not just in Badlapur, such incidents should not happen anywhere in the country. We were going to pass the Shakti Bill but our government was toppled. It is the responsibility of those people who toppled our government and are now in power to pass the Shakti Bill and take the strictest action. I have come to know that the school in which this incident took place belongs to the people of BJP. But I do not want to do politics in this matter. So, whoever is guilty, whether he is a BJP worker or someone else, strict action should be taken against him: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray
15:32 (IST) Aug 20
Uddhav Thackeray demands strict action
Not just in Badlapur, such incidents should not happen anywhere in the country. We were going to pass the Shakti Bill but our government was toppled. It is the responsibility of those people who toppled our government and are now in power to pass the Shakti Bill and take the strictest action. I have come to know that the school in which this incident took place belongs to the people of BJP. But I do not want to do politics in this matter. So, whoever is guilty, whether he is a BJP worker or someone else, strict action should be taken against him: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray
15:13 (IST) Aug 20
I have spoken to the Thane commissioner of police. The accused has been arrested. I have asked the case to be fast-tracked and book the accused under the charges of attempt to rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
15:13 (IST) Aug 20
I have spoken to the Thane commissioner of police. The accused has been arrested. I have asked the case to be fast-tracked and book the accused under the charges of attempt to rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
14:59 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Kids Sex Abuse Live: Devendra Fadnavis orders SIT led by senior IPS officer to investigate Badlapur incident
Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of an SIT headed by Inspector General of Police level senior IPS officer Arti Singh to investigate the incident that took place in Badlapur. Thane Police Commissioner has also been ordered to submit a proposal today to take the case to a fast-track court to take strict action against the culprits.
14:59 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Kids Sex Abuse Live: Devendra Fadnavis orders SIT led by senior IPS officer to investigate Badlapur incident
Maharashtra deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of an SIT headed by Inspector General of Police level senior IPS officer Arti Singh to investigate the incident that took place in Badlapur. Thane Police Commissioner has also been ordered to submit a proposal today to take the case to a fast-track court to take strict action against the culprits.
14:53 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur accused will be tried in fast-track court: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Chief minister Eknath Shinde said on Tuesday that the sexual abuse case of two minor girls at a school in Badlapur would be tried in a fast-track court. His announcement came after public protests in the area following the arrest of a school sweeper for the sexual abuse of two nursery school students.
Read more14:53 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur accused will be tried in fast-track court: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Chief minister Eknath Shinde said on Tuesday that the sexual abuse case of two minor girls at a school in Badlapur would be tried in a fast-track court. His announcement came after public protests in the area following the arrest of a school sweeper for the sexual abuse of two nursery school students.
Read more14:51 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur Kids Sex Abuse Live: 'Schools will have complaint boxes for students'
School education minister Deepak Kesarkar said a Vishaka Committee to address sexual harassment in schools will be set up. Schools will also have complaint boxes for students. Schools have also been directed to ensure that CCTVs are in working conditions.
14:51 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur Kids Sex Abuse Live: 'Schools will have complaint boxes for students'
School education minister Deepak Kesarkar said a Vishaka Committee to address sexual harassment in schools will be set up. Schools will also have complaint boxes for students. Schools have also been directed to ensure that CCTVs are in working conditions.
14:49 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur Kids Sex Abuse Live: All shops in Badlapur are closed except for essential services
The protesters are forcefully stopping rickshaws from entering Badlapur and shops are almost closed in the city except essential services shops.
14:49 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur Kids Sex Abuse Live: All shops in Badlapur are closed except for essential services
The protesters are forcefully stopping rickshaws from entering Badlapur and shops are almost closed in the city except essential services shops.
14:45 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur Sex Abuse Live: Police resort to mild lathicharge against protesters
During the Badalpur bandh over the sexual abuse of two girls, the police resorted mild lathicharge against those who had blocked the railway track for three hours.
14:45 (IST) Aug 20
Badlapur Sex Abuse Live: Police resort to mild lathicharge against protesters
During the Badalpur bandh over the sexual abuse of two girls, the police resorted mild lathicharge against those who had blocked the railway track for three hours.
14:44 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Kids Sex Abuse Live: Protesters are stopping rickshaws from entering Badlapur city
The protesters are forcefully stopping rickshaws from entering Badlapur city and not allowing them in. As a result, people coming to the city are facing inconvenience and are walking on the road to reach their destinations.
14:44 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Kids Sex Abuse Live: Protesters are stopping rickshaws from entering Badlapur city
The protesters are forcefully stopping rickshaws from entering Badlapur city and not allowing them in. As a result, people coming to the city are facing inconvenience and are walking on the road to reach their destinations.
14:41 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Kids Sex Abuse Live: All senior police officers including Thane police Commissioner, Joint Police Commissioner reached Badlapur. Police is still trying to convince the protesters but the protesters are not ready to move away from the railway track.
14:41 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Kids Sex Abuse Live: All senior police officers including Thane police Commissioner, Joint Police Commissioner reached Badlapur. Police is still trying to convince the protesters but the protesters are not ready to move away from the railway track.
14:38 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Sex Abuse Live: Protesters also pelted stones at the police
The protesters refused to move from the railway track. The protesters also threw stones at the police. At present, the police have stopped lathicharge and are trying to convince the protesters.
14:38 (IST) Aug 20
Maharashtra Sex Abuse Live: Protesters also pelted stones at the police
The protesters refused to move from the railway track. The protesters also threw stones at the police. At present, the police have stopped lathicharge and are trying to convince the protesters.
16 More Updates
The Badlapur school, where two young girls were allegedly sexually abused, preferred to cover up the crime instead of helping their parents file a police complaint, said Susieben Shah, chairperson of Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, on Wednesday. The alleged crime by a male attendant created a volatile situation in the town of Thane district on Tuesday, with protesting parents and locals crippling rail services and clashing with police. Shah stressed the urgency of the matter, saying that the alleged sexual abuse of the two kindergarten students is a clear case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act. After learning about the incident, the state child rights panel chief said, she contacted the Thane District Child Protection Unit about the parents' concerns.
Trending
Explore Every Corner
Across The Globe
Iran War NewsSai SudharsanDivya deshmukhIndian Origin Woman Kill in VirginiaVaibhav SooryavanshiRCB vs GT HighlightsTMCSiddaramaiahCM VIjaySuvendu AdhikariPinarayi VijayanFortnite UpdateAlex CarusoKarnataka CM ChangeJosh Jacobs GirlfriendNFL Trade RumorsGold Rate TodayPatrick MahomesJames Pearce JrArseny GritsyukLionel MessiTravis Hunter WifeVaibhav SooryavanshiIPL Playoffs ScheduleKirk Cousins ArrestCarlos PratesDianna Russini Mike Vrabel ScandalGujarat Trafficking CaseJack JohnsonWho is Nicolas Hamilton
Hot on the Web
Anita KanwalRanveer SinghEid-ul-Adha WishesHema MaliniShahana GoswamiRam CharanDiljit DosanjhWhen is BakridFarhan AkhtarPadma Awards 2026Drishyam 3 Box Office CollectionAishwarya Rai BachchanColon Cancer SymptomsImtiaz AliDr Santosh GoyalChand Mera Dil Box Office CollectionMeenakshi SeshadriAishwarya Rai BachchanSalman KhanKaruppu Box Office CollectionVirat KohliAshoke PanditPopular FoodSnake Parks in IndiaKangana RanautAR RahmanBaby NamesDhurandhar 2 Box Office CollectionPati Patni Aur Woh Do Box Office CollectionHoroscope TodayHarpy Eagle Vs Philippine EagleVenomous Vs Non Venomous SnakesUS Powerball LotteryHighest Anaconda PopulationWorld Highest Paid AthletesRussia OreshnikNyt ConnectionsTwisha Sharma Death CaseRanveer Singh BannedChina New Humanoid RobotSuryastraCaptions For Instagram Posts
Trending Topics
RCB VS GT IPL MatchKerala Board DHSE Plus 2 ResultWorld Yogasana ChampionshipHaroon RasheedBengaluru WeatherUK HeatwaveIPL 2026Virat KohliShubman GillRCB RecordHPSOS Results 2026Marco Rubio Taj Mahal VisitDelhi CapitalsDelhi HeatwaveTwisha SharmaDelhi Gymkhana ClubAbhishek BanerjeeBaranagar Barrackpore MetroBengaluru NewsGreen Card RulesTwisha Sharma Death CaseUS Iran ceasefireIsrael attacks LebanonTrump warns TehranStrait of HormuzEbola outbreakSuvendu AdhikariBelgium Train CollisionKhawaja AsifSergio GorSamsung OneDriveJensen HuangWix LayoffKevin O LearyH-1B VisaJay ParikhMercedes-Benz -S-ClassXbox Gta 6 WishlistGarena Free Fire MAX Redeem CodesPeroxide CodesGenshin Impact Codes
Popular Categories
HeadlinesSports NewsBusiness NewsIndia NewsWorld NewsInternational SportsHealthIndian TV ShowsTechnologyTravelEtimesAstrologyDeorhiAutoTechnology NewsGold Rate TodayWeather TodaySilver Price TodayDelhi Weather TodayPetrol Price TodayDiesel Price TodayCNG Price TodayLPG Price TodayPetrol Price MumbaiDelhi AQIIs Bank Open TodayMumbai AQI TodayIs Bank Open TomorrowPublic Holidays in MayBank Holidays in May
Trending Videos
27 MAY HOROSCOPE ENERGY TURNS INTENSE TODAY ONLY THESE ZODIAC SIGNS MAY ATTRACT LUCK | TIMES MANTRATrump Draws Nuclear Red Line For Iran; 3 Uranium Options Revealed As Talks IntensifyChina 'Backstabs' India Again? Beijing Backs Pakistan On Kashmir, Calls For UNSC Resolution'Clarkson's Farm' Season 5 Trailer: Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper starrer 'Clarkson's Farm' Official TrailerCasa Grande - Official TrailerIranian Analyst Rips US Presence in Hormuz, Asserts Sovereign Toll Rights | WatchRanapati Shivray Swari Agra - Official Hindi TrailerTrump’s Viral Truth Social Blunder Sparks Frenzy Over 'Mike' Message LeakKarakkam - Official Trailer‘Global Danger Is Near’: Russia Slams Western Nations In UNSC Debate | WATCHMojtaba Vows Retaliation To Trump's 'Unjustified Actions' In Iran As Talks StallMo Bobat hails RCB’s complete team performance after Qualifier 1 win Glenn Phillips reflects on GT’s tough loss in Qualifier 1Slovak PM Fico Slams EU Hypocrisy Over Surge in Russian LNG Imports | WatchKyiv Drops Drones On Teenage, Then Puts Teachers On Extrajudicial Assassination PortalTheft At Zoya Akhtar’s Production House; Data Worth ₹13 Lakh Reportedly Missing ‘Tank Day’ Blows Up In Starbucks’ Face; Tycoon Forced Into Public Bow'007 First Light' Reveals New Era for James Bond Video Games
Latest News
Hazaribag man drowns while fishing in lake"Behen Darr Gayi!": Fans relive ‘Bhagam Bhag’ era after watching Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' trailerMBOSE HSLC result 2026 to release tomorrow: Check details hereIran war risk: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of oil shocks, sticky inflation and higher interest ratesMake your clutch last longer with these easy driving tips“Three-against-one situation”: El Rubius opens up on being “targeted” in MrBeast’s viral $1M challengeBihar BTSC lab assistant notification released for 1091 posts at btsc.bihar.gov.in; apply hereIPL craze costs techie Rs 1.46 lakh in fake RCB vs CSK ticket scamRaising “robot-proof” kids: Why creativity and curiosity matter more than everInside ‘Satguru Sharan’: Exploring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Rs 100 crore Bandra homeHow selling Alaska in 1867 was a costly mistake for Russia'Hera Pheri 3 is coming': Paresh Rawal dismisses delay reports and reveals he will 'start shooting soon'US-Iran War: A daring rescue Hollywood blockbuster is on its way. Till then, pick your favourite from these 10 films on bringing someone home against all oddsKolkata team unveils fan mural at Rash Behari Avenue, celebrating city’s first loveHow US spread a lie to rescue a pilot of a jet shot down in IranNetflix unveils ‘VOID’, an AI model that can change a movie plotAI data centers are causing 'stress' not just to tech companies, but also private insurers"Trans women are.....": Clavicular’s viral moment with trans women sparks fresh conversation on internet culture
Copyright © 2026 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service