Shinde faced accusations of sexually abusing two girls in a school toilet and was arrested on August 17. Police reports state that while officers took him for treatment, Shinde allegedly snatched a gun from a policeman and fired at him. In response, another officer shot him, and doctors later declared him dead at Kalwa Civic Hospital. However, his family disputes this account.
Speaking to the media outside Kalwa Hospital, Shinde’s mother and uncle insist he could not have fired at the police. They argue that officers coerced him into confessing and maintain that only he knows the truth about what happened.
Shinde’s father, Anna Shinde, calls for an investigation into his son’s death, alleging a conspiracy involving both the police and the Badlapur school management. The family recounts how Akshay informed them about enduring beatings in custody and sent a note requesting money.
Shinde’s mother questions the police narrative, asserting that her son would never have snatched a weapon. She emphasizes that he was fearful and could not have shot at the police. Additionally, she criticizes officers for not taking him to court for his hearing, highlighting that the charges against him had not yet been proven.
After doctors declared Akshay dead, hospital staff reportedly denied his family access to his body. His mother expresses profound sorrow, asking why they could not see their son during such a traumatic time.