IN PHOTOS: Rail Roko protest at Badlapur station after sexual assault at school

Updated On: 20 August, 2024 04:24 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Outrage of people in Badlapur following the alleged sexual assault at a prestigious school led to Rail Roko protest at Badlapur station in Thane district of Maharashtra

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Outrage of people in Badlapur following the alleged sexual assault at a prestigious school led to Rail Roko protest at Badlapur station in Thane district of Maharashtra

<p>The incident sparked anger, with a large crowd gathering at the school gate, demanding accountability for what they believe was gross negligence by the school administration</p>

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The incident sparked anger, with a large crowd gathering at the school gate, demanding accountability for what they believe was gross negligence by the school administration

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Protesters have called for immediate and concrete measures to ensure the protection of the students

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has pledged that those responsible will face severe consequences and has instructed that the case be moved to a fast-track court for speedy justice</p>

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has pledged that those responsible will face severe consequences and has instructed that the case be moved to a fast-track court for speedy justice

<p>Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a SIT headed by Aarti Singh, a senior IPS officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police, to investigate the unfortunate incident in Badlapur</p>

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Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a SIT headed by Aarti Singh, a senior IPS officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police, to investigate the unfortunate incident in Badlapur

<p>He has also ordered the Thane Police Commissioner to submit a proposal today to take the case to the fast track court to take strict action against the culprits</p>

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He has also ordered the Thane Police Commissioner to submit a proposal today to take the case to the fast track court to take strict action against the culprits

<p>There will be an investigation to confirm if Sakhi Savitri Committees, which work to protect women and children, have been established in schools, CM said</p>

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There will be an investigation to confirm if Sakhi Savitri Committees, which work to protect women and children, have been established in schools, CM said

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