On Tuesday, local train services between Badlapur and Karjat/Khopoli were severely disrupted for nearly 10 hours due to protests over the alleged sexual assault of two nursery students by a school sweeper. Hundreds of angry parents and locals blocked railway tracks, demanding justice, which resulted in the suspension of train services and the rerouting of long-distance trains. Although the authorities attempted negotiations, the protest escalated, leading to a police lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Train services resumed around 8:05 PM after safety checks, with the first trains passing through Badlapur. In response to the disruption, the Central Railway organized additional bus services to accommodate stranded passengers. The incident highlights the community's outrage over the incident and the impact of such protests on daily commuters.