Riteish Deshmukh Expresses Outrage Over Badlapur Sexual Assault Case

Actor Riteish Deshmukh voices anger over the alleged sexual assault of two 4-year-old girls in a Badlapur school. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde orders a high-level probe and SIT formation. The incident sparks public outrage and protests, highlighting the need for enhanced child safety measures in schools.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh has voiced his anger and disgust over the alleged sexual assault of two 4-year-old girls at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra. The incident, which follows closely on the heels of the tragic rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, has sparked widespread outrage across the state and the country.

Deshmukh, a parent himself, took to social media platform X to express his anguish, stating, "As a parent am absolutely disgusted, pained and raging with anger!" He emphasized that schools should be as safe for children as their own homes and called for the "harshest punishment" for the perpetrator, whom he referred to as a "demon."

The actor's comments reflect the growing public anger over the incident. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered a high-level probe into the matter, announcing the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Inspector General of Police Arti Singh. Shinde assured that strict action would be taken against those found guilty.

The incident has also reignited political debates, with former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray mentioning that his government was about to pass the 'Shakti Bill' before being toppled.

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Public outrage has manifested in protests, with demonstrators blocking railway tracks at Badlapur Railway Station, leading to disruptions in local train services. The protests turned violent, with incidents of stone-pelting reported, prompting police to resort to lathi-charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd.

As investigations continue, the case has once again highlighted the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in educational institutions and stricter laws to protect children from sexual abuse.