Protesters in Badlapur were locals, not outsiders: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that locals, not outsiders, protested the alleged sexual assault on two kindergarten girls in Badlapur. He shared police documents confirming this, contradicting the Maharashtra government's claims. The incident led to clashes and a lathi charge by police. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde claimed political motives behind the protests.