11-Hour Wait For FIR On Sexual Assault: Police Insensitivity Pushes Badlapur Over the Edge

Badlapur Rail Roko Chaos: Outrage Over Delay in Filing FIR After Sexual Assault of Kindergarten Students

Badlapur witnessed chaotic scenes as anger over the sexual assault of two four-year-old kindergarten students at a school led to protests lasting 10 hours, disrupting train services. The accused attendant was arrested for abusing the girls in the school toilet, leading to the suspension of the principal and other staff. Parents, demanding capital punishment for the accused, criticized the police’s insensitivity in delaying the FIR, fueling fears of a cover-up.

The Delay: ‘Timing Key to Gather Evidence’

The FIR for the incident between 9 am and 12 pm on August 13 was filed 11 hours later, potentially hampering evidence collection. Concerns arose over the police’s initial actions to protect the school management, leading to a broader debate on police training in handling sensitive matters.

Not the First Time

This incident adds to a string of criticisms against the Maharashtra Police, emphasizing the community’s demand for justice and police accountability in preventing future mishandlings.