Kerala Police Arrest 44 in Dalit Teen Sexual Abuse Case Involving 62 Accused

The 18-year-old victim, a district-level athlete, reported years of sexual abuse starting at age 13, prompting a large-scale investigation by a Special Investigation Team.

• The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested 44 individuals and registered 31 cases in connection with the sexual abuse of an 18-year-old Dalit girl in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district.
• The victim has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by 62 individuals over five years, including incidents in vehicles, a rubber plantation, and even a hospital.
• The investigation revealed that the abuse began when the victim was 13, with perpetrators using explicit photos and videos to blackmail her over time.
• Two accused are believed to be abroad, and authorities are pursuing Lookout Circulars and Red Corner Notices to ensure their return; 13 more suspects remain at large.
• The case came to light after behavioral changes in the victim were reported by her teachers, leading to a Child Welfare Committee counseling session where she disclosed the abuse.

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