School Cleaner Injured in Police Shootout After Abuse Allegations

Akshay Shinde, a cleaner accused of sexually abusing two girls at a Maharashtra school, was injured in a police shootout after he fired at an officer. The incident occurred while he was being transferred for investigation. The abuse took place on August 12, leading to his arrest on August 17.

Akshay Shinde, a school cleaner accused of sexually abusing two girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, was injured in a police shootout, authorities confirmed on Monday.

Shinde, detained since August 17, was being escorted from Taloja jail for further investigation. During the transfer, he snatched a policeman's gun and opened fire on an assistant inspector.

In a swift reaction, law enforcement fired back, injuring Shinde. The initial abuse allegations stemmed from an incident on August 12 in the school's toilet.