Startling conclusions in the report on the sex abuse case in Badlapur have sparked major questions about how the case was handled and how the school administration was involved.
According to sources, a preliminary investigation by a two-member commission constituted by the state stated that the two kindergarten girls, ages three and four, had been beaten several times in the previous fifteen days and had a ruptured hymen.
Startling conclusions in the investigation have sparked serious questions about how the matter was handled and how the school leadership was involved.
The audit identifies serious flaws in the way the school administration handled the crisis. The Principal notified the trustee on August 14, but the school took a while to report the event, according to sources.
According to the report, Akshay Shinde, the accused, was hired without going through any background checks and started working at the school on August 1 as a contractual employee. The absence of an identity card and his unrestricted access to all areas of the school, including the restrooms for women, are cited as serious infractions.
The report raises the possibility that Akshay Shinde is a repeat offender and urges more research into whether recommendations or an outside organisation had any influence on his selection.
According to sources, the investigation also notes that the school's restroom is located in a remote area, distant from the staff room, and that sufficient security and safety CCTV was not installed.
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