Sun Jan 19 17:03:45 UTC 2025: ## 57 Arrested in Gang Rape Case of Dalit Girl in India
**Pathanamthitta, Kerala –** Police in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, have arrested 57 of the 59 accused in a shocking case of alleged gang rape involving a Dalit girl. The arrests, culminating in the apprehension of a 25-year-old man on Sunday, follow a comprehensive investigation launched after the first complaint was filed on January 10th. Two suspects remain at large, currently believed to be abroad.
The investigation, led by a special team headed by a woman IPS officer, has resulted in the registration of 30 cases across four police stations. Five of the accused are minors. Police say the investigation revealed that the victim, now 18, was allegedly abused by 62 individuals since she was 13. The girl, initially identified through counselling by the Child Welfare Committee, reported that several instances of gang rape occurred at various locations, including a private bus stand, rubber plantation, inside a car, and even at Pathanamthitta General Hospital. The abuse allegedly began when a youth she knew through Instagram took her to a rubber plantation in Ranni, where she was raped along with three other individuals.
The police chief stated that the investigation aims to complete the process and file the chargesheet as soon as possible. The case has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections for vulnerable individuals.
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