The incident has raised questions and sparked controversy. Shinde's family has disputed the police's version of events, demanding an independent investigation. A CID team is investigating the encounter, including forensic examination of the police vehicle and statements from the officers involved.

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has questioned the killing of Akshay S. Shinde, the prime accused in the Badlapur rape case

Badlapur sexual assault case: Family members of Akshay Shinde have challenged the police claim that he fired at a policeman first following which cops fired in self-defence which led to his death

Massive protests erupted on streets and at local railway station last month after two minor girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by Shinde at the toilet of the school in Thane district

Badlapur sexual assault case: Man accused of sexual assault dies in police firing after snatching gun, sparking protests and calls for investigation.

An official said Akshay Shinde, who worked as a cleaner at the school, was being taken to Badlapur from Taloja jail for investigation.

A man arrested for sexually abusing two girls at a school in Badlapur fired at a policeman and was injured in retaliatory firing