The body of Akshay Shinde, accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, was buried under heavy police presence on Sunday evening. Shinde, who was shot dead while being transported for questioning, had faced strong opposition to his burial due to the serious nature of the allegations against him. Protests by various groups, including the MNS and Shiv Sena, added to the tension surrounding the burial.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Eknath Shinde government for its silence on the Badlapur sexual assault case involving two minor girls. He questioned the disappearance of CCTV footage from the school and demanded an investigation into the matter. The case has sparked outrage across the state and led to protests nationwide. The police have arrested a school attendant in connection with the abuse, and a Special Investigating Team is conducting further investigations.
This week in India, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a five-year ban on Anil Ambani for his involvement in the RHFL loan scandal. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government was stopped from organizing a bandh due to the Badlapur sexual assault case. In global news, the US Federal Reserve hinted at potential interest rate cuts.
