January 12th 2025.
In Pathanamthitta, a district in Kerala, a shocking case of sexual abuse has sent shockwaves throughout the community. According to police reports, 23 people have been arrested and four minors have been apprehended for their involvement in the heinous crime against a Dalit girl.
In light of the victim's statements, ten more FIRs have been filed in the case in two police stations in Pathanamthitta district. This brings the total number of arrests to 17, with four minors being apprehended by the Pathanamthitta police and six individuals nabbed by the Elavumthitta police. The investigation is still ongoing and a special team of 25 officers, led by DYSP P S Nandakumar and supervised by District Police Chief V G Vinod Kumar, has been formed to ensure a thorough investigation.
The team will provide daily updates on the progress of the investigation, which has already revealed some disturbing details. It was found that several of the accused met the girl at a private bus stand in Pathanamthitta and then took her to different locations in vehicles where she was subjected to abuse. The probe also discovered that the girl, who was in her final year of high school last year, was taken to a rubber plantation by a youth she met on Instagram and was raped by him and three others.
In another shocking revelation, it was uncovered that the girl was gang-raped at the Pathanamthitta general hospital in January 2024. As part of the investigation, police are gathering scientific evidence and examining mobile phones and other items. The District Police Chief has stated that the investigation is still ongoing and they are committed to ensuring justice for the victim.
The victim, now 18 years old, has bravely come forward and shared that she has been sexually abused by 62 individuals since the age of 13. The police have received evidence indicating that she was exploited by her sports trainers, fellow athletes, and classmates. This case has caught the attention of many, including the Leader of Opposition, V D Satheesan, who has called for a Special Investigation Team headed by a woman IPS officer to be appointed immediately.
Satheesan also highlighted the need for better counselling systems and a change in the mode of teaching in state schools to address the problems faced by children. The National Commission for Women has also taken notice of the case and has demanded a detailed action-taken report within three days. They have stressed the importance of a fair and time-bound investigation to deliver justice.
The Kerala Women's Commission has registered a case on its own and is taking swift action. The Chairperson, P Sathi Devi, has directed the Pathanamthitta Superintendent of Police to submit a report immediately. This case came to light when the victim's teachers noticed changes in her behavior and informed the Child Welfare Committee. From there, the police were notified and an investigation was launched. This heartbreaking case has exposed the flaws in our systems and the urgent need for better protection for our children.
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