Rape suspect Akshay Shinde was shot dead by police during transport from jail, allegedly after he tried to seize a gun.

Akshay Shinde, a rape suspect in Maharashtra, was shot dead by police during transport from jail, allegedly after he tried to snatch a gun and fired at officers. The police claim self-defense, while his family and opposition allege a conspiracy, questioning how a handcuffed man could seize a weapon. The incident has ignited political controversy, prompting calls for a judicial inquiry and raising concerns about police conduct amid ongoing investigations into Shinde's previous sexual assault charges.