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After massive protests erupted over alleged sexual harassment of two young girls by a school staff in Maharashtra's Badlapur, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday ordered a high-level probe into the incident and tasked a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the crime. CM assured that those found guilty will face strict action.

"I have taken serious cognizance of the incident in Badlapur. An SIT is already formed in this matter and we are also going to take action against the school where the incident took place. We are in the process to fast-track this case, and no one will be spared if found guilty," CM Eknath Shinde said while speaking to ANI on Tuesday.

The SIT, ordered by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, will be headed by Inspector General of Police-level senior IPS officer Arti Singh, ANI reported. The Thane Police Commissioner was also directed to submit a proposal to transfer the case to a fast-track court to bring the culprits to swift justice.

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Meanwhile, the school principal, the class teacher and 2 assistants have been suspended and the school was served a notice, Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar said.

"We will see to it that the existing safety measures are further strengthened. We are issuing a circular today that CCTVs must be operational in each school. We will appoint a committee based on the Vishaka committee in schools as well. We will fast-track this case and give the strictest punishment to the accused. The school principal, the class teacher and 2 assistants have been suspended. The school also has been served a notice. A woman senior PI who delayed registering a case has been transferred but she should be suspended."

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He further mentioned that CM Eknath Shinde is deeply disturbed by the incident and has called for immediate action. "We have already established the Savitribai Phule committee for child safety. We will place a complaint box in every school. This is a case of assault. In such cases, we provide compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the victim's family," Kesarkar said.