On September 23, Akshay Shinde, the prime accused in the Badlapur rape case of two nursery school girls in August, was killed in encounter with cops. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed Akshay Shinde's death in firing by the police in self-defence. At least one more policeman was also injured in the incident. As reported by IANS, Fadnavis told reporters that the accused was being taken from Taloja Jail (Raigad) to adjoining Badlapur town (Thane) after a proper warrant by the police for investigations into a sexual assault complaint lodged by his (Akshay Shinde's) former wife last month. Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders slammed the ruling Mahayuti government. On August 12-13, Akshay Shinde had allegedly sexually assaulted two minor girls. Watch the video to know more.
