Dalit athlete sexually assaulted by 62 people, 7 more accused arrested

Police have arrested seven more accused in the sexual exploitation case of a Dalit athlete in Kerala, taking the total number of arrests to 14 Has occurred. the victim, who is now 18 years Has done, stated in his complaint that 62 people since the age of 13 sexually abused her.

Incident disclosure and preliminary investigation

The matter came to light when teachers reported changes in the victim’s behavior during a counseling session organized by the Child Welfare Committee. Subsequently, the committee informed the police, and headed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police of Pathanamthitta Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed.

Identification and action of the accused

• arrested accused: So far 14 people Whose age are those arrested? 19 to 30 years Is between. Many of them have criminal history.
• Sections under charges,
  • poxo act
  • Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
• A minor has also been detained.
• Police through the victim’s statement, mobile phone records, and her diary. 40 suspects Have identified.

Exploitation in school and sports camp

According to the complaint, the victim was exploited School, sports training campand other places.

• first offense: The victim revealed that at the age of 13, her neighbor raped her for the first time.
• the exploiter: Includes sports coaches, fellow athletes, classmates, and neighbors.
• Focus on gathering evidence: Police is now working on gathering solid evidence against all the accused.

Women’s Commission and Police’s response

• National Commission for Women (NCW) And Kerala Women’s Commission (KWC) Considering the seriousness of the matter, has directed prompt action and detailed investigation.
• Chairperson of Kerala Women’s Commission P. Sati Devi Ordered the Superintendent of Police to submit the report immediately.
• The progress of investigation and details of new FIRs will be handed over to the Child Welfare Committee.

steps towards justice

The lady sub-inspector of Pathanamthitta police station will record the detailed statement of the victim. The investigation of the case is now focused towards providing justice to the victim and punishing the culprits.
This incident highlights the need to take quick and concrete steps to ensure the safety of women and children in the society.