In a heart-wrenching incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, two four-year-old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a male employee at a reputed school in Badlapur. The horrific incident has sparked widespread outrage and demands for stringent action against the accused.
CM Eknath Shinde
“बदलापूरमध्ये एका शाळेत मुलींवर झालेल्या अत्याचाराची अतिशय गंभीर दखल मुख्यमंत्री @mieknathshinde यांनी घेतली असून अशा घटना घडल्यास प्रसंगी संस्थाचालकांवर देखील कारवाई करण्यात येईल असा इशारा दिला आहे. आरोपीला कडक शासन करण्यात येईल, यासाठी जलदगती न्यायालयात तातडीने खटला चालविण्याचे निर्देशही त्यांनी दिले. या संदर्भात मुख्यमंत्र्यांनी पोलीस आयुक्तांशी देखील चर्चा केली. सखी सावित्री समित्या शाळांमध्ये स्थापन झाल्या आहेत किंवा नाही ते तपासण्याचे निर्देशही त्यांनी दिले बदलापूर पूर्वेतील एका नामांकित शाळेत दोन मुलींवर झालेल्या अत्याचाराची माहिती मिळताच मुख्यमंत्र्यांनी तातडीने शिक्षण मंत्री दीपक केसरकर यांच्याशी चर्चा केली आणि अशा घटना होऊ नयेत म्हणून कायमस्वरूपी ठोस उपाय योजण्यास सांगितले.”
Chief Minister @mieknathshinde has taken a very serious note of the abuse of girls in a school in Badlapur and has warned that action will be taken against the management if such an incident occurs. He also directed that the case be prosecuted in the fast track court immediately so that the accused will be dealt with strictly. The Chief Minister also discussed with the Commissioner of Police in this regard. He also directed to check whether Sakhi Savitri committees have been formed in schools or not. After receiving information about the brutality of two girls in a reputed school in Badlapur East, the Chief Minister immediately held a discussion with Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar and asked him to take permanent concrete measures to prevent such incidents from happening.
The accused, identified as Akshay Shinde, was employed as a toilet cleaner at the school. Preliminary investigations suggest that the assaults took place on August 12-13 as per Hindustan Times, within the school premises. The shocking revelation came to light when the parents of one of the victims noticed unusual behavior in their child and upon further inquiry, discovered the horrific truth.
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School and Authorities Respond
The school administration has expressed deep shock and anguish over the incident and has extended full cooperation to the authorities in the investigation. The accused employee has been terminated from his position and necessary steps are being taken to provide counseling and support to the affected families.
Key Points
- The accused has been arrested and is currently under police custody.
- A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- The school has initiated an internal inquiry to review security protocols and child safety measures.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of children in educational institutions and has prompted calls for stricter regulations and background checks for school employees. Parents and guardians are urged to be vigilant and to trust their instincts if they notice any unusual behavior in their children.
This horrific incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of young children and the need for a safe and protective environment for them to grow and learn. It is imperative that the perpetrators of such heinous crimes are brought to justice and exemplary punishment is meted out to deter others.
The incident has left the entire community in a state of shock and disbelief. It is a wake-up call for everyone to prioritize the safety and well-being of children and to create a society where such atrocities are unthinkable.