Thane Horror: School Staff Assaults 3-Year-Olds

A shocking incident in Thane, Maharashtra: Two 3-year-old girls were allegedly assaulted by a school staff member.

Assault in School Toilet on August 12-13

The assaults occurred in the school’s toilet on August 12–13, leading to widespread outrage and protests.

Parents Uncover the Tragic Truth

The assault came to light when the girls, terrified to return to school, disclosed the incident to their parents.

Accused Arrested: Swift Police Action

Akshay Shinde, the accused staffer, was arrested and remanded to police custody following the parents’ complaint.

SIT Formed to Investigate the Case

Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis ordered the formation of an SIT, led by top officer Arti Singh, to probe the incident.

CCTV Cameras Malfunctioned During Assault

Investigations revealed that the school’s CCTV cameras were non-functional on the day of the incident, raising serious safety concerns.

Schools to Ensure Functional CCTV Cameras

The Maharashtra government announced a mandate for all schools to maintain operational CCTV cameras and established a committee to prevent such incidents.

Protests Erupt in Badlapur: Trains Blocked

Enraged residents, along with local leaders, protested by blocking trains at Badlapur railway station for over six hours.