Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:16pm on 23 Sep 2024,Monday India
Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two minor girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, was shot dead by police after he snatched an officer's revolver during transport. The Thane crime branch took Shinde into custody from Taloja jail based on a new case filed by his wife. While being transported for questioning, he opened fire near the Mumbra bypass, injuring an officer. In response, another officer shot Shinde, who later succumbed to his injuries. This incident underscores the challenges law enforcement faces with high-profile criminal cases in the region.