New Delhi: In a disturbing incident, two four-year-old girls were sexually assaulted at a reputable school in Badlapur, a town near Mumbai. As the incident came to light protestors blocked the tracks at Badlapur railway station, resulting in a major interruption of the railway-line. As the anger of the agitators continues to mount various leaders have reacted to the horrific incident.Girish Mahajan addresses protest at Badlapur stationAt Badlapur Station, Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan addressed the situation and said for the past 5-6 hours, protesters have been occupying the railway tracks, which is understandable given the heinous nature of the incident. However, its essential to acknowledge the importance of the railway system as Mumbais lifeline, catering to thousands of commuters daily.The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister have assured that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to conduct a thorough and expedited inquiry. We demand quick punishment for the perpetrator and accountability for anyone found negligent in this matter, He further added. #WATCH | Alleged sexual assault with a girl child at a school in Badlapur | At Badlapur Station, Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan says, A protest has been ongoing here for the past 5-6 hours, people are sitting on the railway track. It is natural, because this is such an… pic.twitter.com/Mi8ceRq1kK— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2024Shiv Sena leader demands justice for minor girlShiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi condemned the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl at a Badlapur school, stating, this is a heartbreaking incident. Despite promises to fight for womens rights and deliver justice, such cases continue to be neglected once elections are over. The protesting women are demanding not benefits or schemes, but basic safety and security for themselves. How much longer will we deny women the justice they deserve#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: 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… pic.twitter.com/5nBOmriDWI— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2024Anil Deshmukh calls for urgent actionNCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh condemned the alleged sexual assault of two minor girls (both under four years old) at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra, saying: Its appalling that such a heinous crime occurred in a school. The managements inaction is inexcusable. While I welcome the state governments decision to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT), I demand swift action against the perpetrators. Furthermore, Im disturbed to learn that the victims family faced harassment while trying to file a complaint, being made to wait for 13 hours on August 16, four days after the incident. An investigation is necessary to determine why the police delayed registering the case.#WATCH | Badlapur alleged sexual assault case | NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh says, Two minor girls below the age of four years have been subjected to sexual assault in a school of Maharashtras Badlapur village. Its unfortunate. What does the school management was doing I got… pic.twitter.com/WkXGZ63Nz0— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2024Uddhav Thackeray demands strict action guiltyShiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray spoke out against the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl at a school in Badlapur stating, such heinous incidents should not occur anywhere in the country, not just Badlapur. We had planned to pass the Shakti Bill to address these issues, but our government was ousted. Now, its the responsibility of the current ruling party to pass the bill and take stringent action. Ive learned that the school where the incident took place is affiliated with the BJP, but I refuse to politicize this issue. Whoever is guilty, regardless of their political affiliation, must face severe consequences.Maharashtra | On alleged sexual assault with a girl child at a school in Badlapur, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray says, Not only in Badlapur, such incidents should not happen anywhere in the country...We were going to pass the Shakti Bill but our govt was toppled. It is… pic.twitter.com/thqdR3cUBO— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2024Priyank Kanungo demands accountability and actionNCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanungo condemned the handling of the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl at a Badlapur school, stating, the schools response was appallingly insensitive, attempting to cover up the incident. Furthermore, the local police station failed to promptly register an FIR. To address this, a team will be dispatched to the site. I commend the Deputy CM of Maharashtra for taking decisive action, including removing the officers responsible for the delay. Additionally, accountability measures must be taken against the school administration and individuals who neglected to register the FIR and suppressed the case.#WATCH | Delhi: On the incident of alleged sexual assault with a girl child at a school in Badlapur, NCPCR Chairperson Priyank Kanungo says, The schools attitude in this case was insensitive. They tried to suppress the case. The concerned police station did not register an FIR… pic.twitter.com/WBZiufI2ni— ANI (@ANI) August 20, 2024
