Court Criticizes Police Over Badlapur School Abuse

The Bombay High Court has criticized the Maharashtra Police and school authorities over the delayed response to the sexual abuse of two kindergarten students at a Badlapur school. Violent protests erupted, leading to the arrest of over 60 individuals and suspension of internet services in Badlapur. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a high-level probe and the formation of a Special Investigation Team. The state government issued new safety guidelines for schools, including the installation of complaint boxes and CCTV cameras. NCP leader Supriya Sule demanded the resignation of Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, criticizing the government's handling of the incident. The court reprimanded the police for not promptly recording the statement of the second victim and questioned their seriousness in handling the case.