SIT Finds CCTV Evidence in Badlapur School Case

In the Badlapur school sexual assault case involving two nursery students, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) uncovered CCTV footage showing the suspect entering and exiting the school, contradicting initial claims of non-functional cameras. Maharashtra School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar reported that 15 days of CCTV footage are missing, prompting an investigation into its disappearance. The SIT has filed an FIR against the school administration for failing to report the abuse and delaying parental complaints. In response, the state government has promised financial support for the victims’ education and proposed the installation of panic alarm systems in schools to prevent future incidents. The committee investigating the incident recommended charges against school staff under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for their negligence.