In a heart-wrenching incident, a lady has alleged that she was raped a number of instances at numerous places when she was 16 years outdated. The Kerala police have registered not less than 4 FIRs and arrested 15 accused to date. The woman, now 18 years outdated, alleged she has been subjected to rape by a number of males, the police stated on Friday.
Earlier, the police stated that 5 individuals had been arrested in reference to two FIRs filed by the police in Pathanamthitta, whereas one other individual was already in jail in reference to a separate case. They additional added {that a} complete of 4 FIRs have been registered in reference to the rape incident allegedly involving a number of folks.
Officers stated police have discovered proof that implies the woman was raped by a number of folks, together with her coach, fellow athletes and classmates. In keeping with the woman’s assertion, she used her father’s cell phone to speak with the suspects, police sources stated. After verifying the telephone particulars and knowledge from the diary within the woman’s possession, 40 folks have been recognized, they added.
CWC counselling revealed rape
As per the police sources, over 60 individuals are suspected to be concerned within the sexual assault case. It’s value mentioning right here that the difficulty got here to gentle whereas the Youngster Welfare Committee was conducting counselling. The counselling was carried out after the sufferer’s lecturers at an academic establishment knowledgeable the panel about noticeable modifications in her behaviour.
Subsequently, the committee notified the police, who initiated an investigation. As per the police, girls officers had been within the means of recording the sufferer’s assertion and gathering extra info. The Pathanamthitta Youngster Welfare Committee (CWC) stated that individuals from exterior the Pathanamthitta district can also have been concerned within the case.
Accused booked beneath POCSO, SC/ST Act
A prime police official stated that since these incidents occurred when the woman was a minor, sections of the Safety of Kids from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act may also be imposed towards the accused.
(With inputs from companies)