Hyderabad, India – Renowned Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh has expressed his deep outrage and condemnation over a recent sexual assault incident involving a 6-year-old girl at a school in Badlapur, Maharashtra. The incident has sparked widespread public outcry and calls for justice.
In a powerful statement shared on social media, Deshmukh emphasized the sanctity of schools as safe havens for children. “Schools are supposed to be places where our children can learn, grow, and thrive without fear,” he stated. “The heinous act of violating a child’s trust and safety is unforgivable.”
As a father of two, Deshmukh expressed his empathy for the victim and her family, acknowledging the immense pain and trauma they must be enduring. He emphasized the need for stringent measures to prevent such incidents from happening again and demanded that the perpetrators be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
Deshmukh’s voice adds to the growing chorus of public figures and citizens demanding justice for the victim and calling for systemic changes to ensure the safety and well-being of children in educational institutions. The incident has highlighted the urgent need for robust child protection policies and effective implementation of laws to prevent sexual abuse and other forms of harm to children.