Conducting an in-depth investigation into the Badlapur sexual assault case of two minors in a school, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Saturday questioned 10-12 officials and staff members from the civic-run Central Hospital, Ulhasnagar, to learn the sequence of events that took place after the girls were taken there. 

The panel summoned the hospital superintendent, doctors, security guard, ward boy and other staff. “The staff members were called to Mumbai to avoid any media interference. From morning till late evening, their statements were recorded to learn what condition the girls had been brought in, and what procedures were carried out. We are investigating if there was any negligence or delay in treatment, or if there was any political pressure on the hospital staff,” said a panel official.