Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has strongly criticized the Maharashtra government for its delayed response in the Badlapur sexual assault case, involving two kindergarten students. In a post on X, Moitra contrasted the Maharashtra Polices handling of this case with the swift action taken by Kolkata Police in a similar, yet more gruesome incident.RG Kar case had videographed autopsy and @KolkataPolicearrested accused within hours. In Maharashtra police refused to file FIR for days. This is the real Non Democratic Alliance.— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) August 20, 2024The Kolkata incident involved the rape and murder of a woman trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a crime that has sparked widespread protests across the country. The incident has also fueled calls for the resignation of Trinamool leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.Moitra pointed out that while the Kolkata Police swiftly arrested the accused within hours of the crime, the Maharashtra Police failed to register a First Information Report (FIR) for several days in the Badlapur case.RG Kar case had videographed autopsy and Kolkata Police arrested accused within hours. In Maharashtra, police refused to file FIR for days. This is the real non-democratic alliance, Moitra tweeted on Wednesday.However, it is important to note that FIR has been registered against around 300 people protesting against the incident yesterday and police have arrested at least 40 people in connection with the case. People will be presented before the court today.Alleged sexual assault with a girl child at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra | FIR has been registered against around 300 people protesting against the incident yesterday. Police have arrested more than 40 people. The arrested people will be presented in court today: Thane…— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2024What is Badlapur Sexual Assault case all aboutThe Badlapur sexual assault case revolves around the alleged molestation of two young children in a kindergarten, a crime that has shocked the local community. Despite the gravity of the allegations, the Maharashtra Police has been accused of delaying the formal registration of the case, leading to widespread criticism from various quarters.Moitras comparison of the two cases has reignited discussions on the efficiency and responsiveness of law enforcement agencies in different states, highlighting perceived discrepancies in their handling of sexual assault cases.
