The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Badlapur sexual assault case involving two minor girls has now booked the school management in the case. The SIT will investigate who from the school delayed taking action and take appropriate measures against them.

The SIT has added Section 21 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) to the case, which addresses punishment for failure to report or record a case. “Officials are now taking statements from the school staff to clarify details such as when the incident occurred, who was present, and why action was delayed after the parents informed the school authorities,” said a police officer.