Overview

• The alleged incident occurred on July 30 when parents reported an unidentified person in blue clothes sexually assaulted their four-year-old daughter at a reputed Thane school.
• Police registered a First Information Report under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act to initiate the formal criminal inquiry.
• Initial examination of the school’s CCTV footage showed no suspicious movement, prompting authorities to widen their investigation to uncover additional leads.
• School administrators are cooperating fully with investigators as statements from staff and other witnesses are being collected.
• The case recalls an August 2024 Badlapur assault that triggered mass protests, led to the formation of a special investigation team and drove the rollout of fast-track POCSO courts.