Badlapur Atrocity Case: BJP Appoints Co-Accused Tushar Apte as Nominated Corporator

• BJP appointed Tushar Apte, co-accused in the Badlapur child atrocity case, as a nominated corporator in Kulgaon-Badlapur Municipal Council.
• The child atrocity case, involving Akshay Shinde (killed in encounter) and Tushar Apte, had shaken Maharashtra two years ago.
• Apte was arrested after 44 days but secured bail in 48 hours and remained active in local politics.
• The decision has sparked public anger and strong criticism from the opposition, who deem it inappropriate to give a position of honor to a person accused of a serious crime.
• This appointment is expected to have significant repercussions in Badlapur's local politics and may damage the city's image.

Why It Matters: BJP's appointment of a co-accused in a child atrocity case as corporator sparks outrage and political turmoil.