Over five dozen men have been arrested in India for the repeated sexual abuse of a young Dalit woman. This is a stark reminder of the deep-rooted issues of caste discrimination and violence against women in our society.

The recent case of the Dalit girl in Kerala is a tragic reminder of the deep-rooted caste system and the rampant sexual violence against women in our country. This young girl, at the mere age of 13, was subjected to unspeakable horrors by over 60 men.

Forty-nine people have been taken into custody in Pathanamthitta district after being accused of heinous crimes against a woman. According to police official Nandakumar S, the accused men were known to the victim and included neighbours and family friends.

Rajeev N, a prominent lawyer and chairman of the local child welfare committee, has revealed shocking details about a recent case. In an exclusive interview with AFP, he stated that the parents of the victim were completely unaware of their daughter's horrifying experience.

The writer believes in the power of media to bring forth the truth. But in certain cases, it's important to prioritize the well-being of a child. According to The Indian Express, one of the accused men in the recent blackmailing case had recorded a video of the victim during their "physical relations".

After the threat, she was sexually assaulted by her own friends. This is not just a one-time occurrence, but a series of gang-rapes, including one at a local hospital. A sobering statistic - an average of nearly 90 rapes reported every day in 2022 in a country of 1.4 billion people. It's a harsh reality that needs to be addressed with urgency and action.

The long-awaited verdict on the heinous crime that shook the city of Kolkata is finally here. The accused, charged with the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor, will finally face the consequences of his actions.

Unheard screams, shattered dreams. A life taken too soon, a story that haunts us till this day. The discovery of her bloodied body at a state-run hospital ignited a fire within us all. A fire that demands justice, a fire that demands change.

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