Mass protest in Badlapur, India, over alleged sexual abuse of kindergarten girls led to clashes, injuries, and arrests; state government suspends three police officials.

In Badlapur, Maharashtra, India, a mass protest erupted following alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls. Internet services were suspended, and most schools remained closed after the protest led to stone-pelting incidents, injuries to 17 city police personnel and 8 railway cops, and 72 arrests. The town's situation is gradually returning to normalcy, with additional police force deployed to maintain order. The state government has suspended three police officials for alleged dereliction of duty.

August 20, 2024
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