Panic Buttons In Maharashtra Schools, Hostels In Wake Of Badlapur Case

On August 16, two four-year-old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a 23-year-old male cleaning staff member inside the girls' toilet at their school in Badlapur.

In the wake of public outrage over the sexual assault of two Class IV girls in Maharashtra's Badlapur, the state government proposed the installation of panic buttons in schools and hostels to improve women's safety. 

"Just like CCTVs in schools, panic buttons can also be installed. A panic button can also be installed in the hostels. It is an advanced technology," Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar said.

"Under the leadership of the deputy director of the Mumbai region, the investigation team probed the Badlapur incident. People from various departments were involved in the investigation. The police will decide under which sections the cases will be filed. The people who have been found negligent have been identified as co-accused. They also have to face consequences," he added.