Bombay High Court Reviews Safety Measures After Badlapur School Assault
A court-appointed committee recommends mandatory CCTVs, staff background checks, and child safety education following the assault of two minor girls in a Badlapur school.
- The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to review and respond to recommendations from a committee formed after the sexual assault of two kindergarten students in Badlapur in August 2024.
- Key recommendations include mandatory CCTV installation in schools, staff character verification, and the inclusion of female attendants in school corridors.
- The committee also suggests teaching children about 'good touch' and 'bad touch,' displaying child helpline numbers prominently, and raising awareness about cybercrimes.
- The report proposes holding school management accountable for safety lapses and addressing gaps in Ashram Schools, which serve tribal children.
- The assault case led to public outrage, protests, and a police encounter killing of the accused, prompting the High Court to take suo motu action and demand systemic reforms.
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