Mumbai, Sep 27 (Reporter) The Maharashtra Police on Friday assured the Bombay High Court that it will soon identify a secluded spot for performing last rites of Akshay A Shinde -- the prime accused in the Badlapur minor girls’ rape case -- who was shot dead by the Thane Police in an alleged encounter on September 23. Police made a statement in response to a petition filed by the parents of their deceased-accused son Akshay Shinde, who were refused cremation or burial spots for him over past five days since he was gunned down, amidst fears of a public backlash. However, Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar said that the Shinde family’s lawyer, Amit Katarnavare, allegedly made some controversial remarks, after which, a particular burial spot that was identified by the police was declined by the owners. Adv Katarnavare reportedly stated in public that the deceased Akshay Shinde’s body was sought to be buried so that it could be ‘exhumed’ after a change of government in Maharashtra after the Assembly polls. Annoyed by this, the judges questioned “why the lawyers give such statements instead of sticking to their job", as such comments could also jeopardise the clients’ case. Refuting the statement made by Chief PP, Adv Katarnavare clarified to the court that members of the community had gone against the Shinde family’s decision of burial, as it was against their rituals and practices. On this, Justice Revati Mohite-Dere replied saying that it was the parents’ choice and the community members could not decide on it, as nobody has the right to take a decision on how a body should be disposed of. Police said that they will zero in on a suitable spot, inform the parents and ensure that Akshay Shinde’s mortal remains can be buried after performing the last rites. The court said that police would have to take care of the law-and-order situation. The CPP said that only the parents and family members of the deceased should be allowed to attend the burial. Adv Katarnavare urged that he only sought a ‘decent burial’ for the deceased Akshay Shinde, to which the judges said that the police are ready to do that. The court has adjourned the hearing till September 30 with a direction to the government to submit its action taken report on the burial issue...////...