In a disturbing case in the midst of ongoing protests over the Kolkata rape and murder, two men in Nalasopara have been arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl and blackmailing her with a video. The accused, Anees Shaikh and K Jain, have been charged under the BNS and POCSO Acts. IBNS promises to provide objective and well-sourced news without any ulterior motives or biases, allowing readers to form their own opinions.
Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan criticized Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis for orchestrating a fake encounter in the Badlapur sexual abuse case to protect individuals associated with the school where the incident took place. Chavan alleged that the accused, who was being escorted by a police team, could not have opened fire on them and accused the police and Fadnavis of violating constitutional laws. He demanded Fadnavis's resignation, stating that he is not fit to continue as the home minister.
AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel has taken a stand against Hindu seer Ramgiri Maharaj and BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for their derogatory remarks against Muslims. He has launched a 'Tiranga Samvidhan' rally to Mumbai, en route the Samruddhi Expressway. Jaleel has called upon people who love their country and the culture of Maharashtra to join the protest and raise their voice against the government's neglect of the teachings of Phule, Shahu Maharaj, Ambedkar, and Shivaji Maharaj. Jaleel has also expressed concern over the use of police for dirty political motives and has taken precautions to avoid any potential conflicts during the rally.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the immediate suspension of senior police officers in the Badlapur sexual assault case. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also been formed to investigate the incident, which involves the alleged sexual assault of two minors in a school in Thane district. Fadnavis has strongly condemned the incident and is working to get the case to a fast-track court for speedy justice for the victim's family.
Ahead of the release of her film "Emergency," Kangana Ranaut took to social media to share a video of individuals threatening her life. The actress-politician seeks the help of police in Himachal, Maharashtra, and Punjab. The film's release has already sparked controversies, with the SGPC and Akal Takht calling for a ban. "Emergency" is a biographical political drama that focuses on the Indian Emergency and stars Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Milind More, the son of former Shiv Sena chief Raghunath More, passed away during an argument with a rickshaw driver in Vasai. The incident has been registered as a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and is currently under investigation by the police. In response to heavy rain in Maharashtra, educational institutions in Raigad and parts of Palghar have been declared closed. Additionally, a BSP worker upset about not receiving a party ticket for the Lok Sabha polls has been ousted from the party.
Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence for raping a minor, has been granted permission by the Rajasthan High Court to undergo Ayurvedic treatment for seven days under police custody at a hospital in Maharashtra. Previously, his petition for a 14-day parole for treatment at the same facility was rejected due to concerns of potential law and order issues. Asaram Bapu was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2018 for raping a teenage girl in his ashram in Rajasthan.
A huge protest sparked in Badlapur, Maharashtra, over the alleged sexual abuse of two young girls which led to clashes between protesters and police. Internet services in the town have been suspended and additional police forces have been deployed to maintain order. The police have arrested 72 people in connection with the violence and the situation is slowly returning to normal in the town.
Amidst protests and disruptions of local train services in Badlapur, the Maharashtra government has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged sexual abuse of two female students at a school. The incident has sparked outrage in the state, with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray demanding a fast-track trial for the perpetrators. The state education minister also revealed that the CCTVs in the school were not functioning during the time of the incident. Meanwhile, the Leader of Opposition has called for the suspension of police officials who initially refused to file an FIR in the case.
In Maharashtra's Thane district, the management of a school has suspended its principal and two staffers following the alleged sexual abuse of two girls aged three and four. The incident has sparked outrage among parents and citizens, leading to a protest at the Badlapur railway station. The police have already arrested a school attendant for the abuse, but the parents are demanding stricter action against those responsible. This protest has also triggered a call for a local bandh (strike) in Badlapur.