Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:31pm on 24 Sep 2024,Tuesday India
The father of Akshay Shinde, accused of sexually assaulting two girls in Badlapur, has petitioned the Bombay High Court for a special investigation team (SIT) probe, alleging a "fake encounter." Shinde was shot dead by Thane Police while being transported for questioning regarding a case filed by his estranged wife. Police claim Shinde snatched a pistol and fired at officers, prompting them to shoot in self-defense. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde defended the police action, but opposition leaders question the encounter's legitimacy, suspecting a conspiracy to protect others involved.
