A day after Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, was shot and killed in a police encounter, Shiv Sena workers displayed posters and distributed sweets at the Badlapur railway station. Shinde’s death has sparked controversy, with his family alleging foul play and demanding an investigation.
Shinde, a contractual sweeper at a local school, was arrested on August 17th, five days after the alleged assault in the school’s toilet. According to reports, Shinde was killed near the Mumbra Bypass in Thane on Monday evening while being transported in a police vehicle as part of the investigation.
Police officials claim Shinde snatched a police officer’s gun and fired at the escort team. One bullet hit the officer’s lap, prompting another officer to fire back, fatally wounding Shinde. He was pronounced dead at the Kalwa civic hospital.
However, Shinde’s father, Anna Shinde, has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding his son’s death and demanded an inquiry. The Central Crime Unit of Thane city police had obtained a transfer warrant to take charge of Shinde in connection with an FIR registered against him at the Badlapur police station.
The incident highlights the growing concern over police encounters in India, where allegations of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations are common. The case is likely to be investigated further to determine the circumstances surrounding Shinde’s death and ensure accountability.
