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Sexual Assault

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From Beawar to Bhilwara: Uncovering the chillingly similar pattern of rape, blackmail, and conversion by the many grooming gangs of Rajasthan

Rukma Rathore - 5 March, 2025

Multiple grooming gangs in Rajasthan are deliberately targeting Hindu women and girls, deceiving them into their trap, subjecting them to gang rape, and using blackmail to continue their exploitation.

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Punjab: Woman accuses Pastor Bajinder Singh of sexual assault, Christian evangelist was previously arrested for rape and murder

OpIndia Staff - 2 March, 2025

"In 2022, he (Pastor Bajinder Singh ) started making me sit in his cabin on Sundays. When I would be alone, he would forcibly hug me and touch me in a dirty way," the woman informed.

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Kerala High Court cautions police against believing women blindly, asks them not to treat complainant’s statement as the gospel truth

OpIndia Staff - 1 March, 2025

Justice Kunhikrishnan assured police officials that there is no need to be afraid of the repercussions for pursuing the truth, as the law would protect them if they acted in good faith based on the investigation.

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West Bengal: Police arrest hospital staffer for allegedly sexually assaulting minor patient

OpIndia Staff - 1 March, 2025

West Bengal hospital staffer arrested for sexually assaulting minor patient inside hospital toilet. The accused was caught and handed over to the police. Case filed under POCSO Act.

World

Japan’s “Me Too” movement icon is up for an Oscar but ironically, her documentary can’t air in her own country: Details

OpIndia Staff - 28 February, 2025

Shiori Ito endured a wave of backlash when she went public in 2017 and received hate mail along with online abuse.

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Maharashtra: Sports teacher Nasar Sayyed booked under POCSO for sexually harassing girl student, blackmailing her over nude photos

Siddhi Somani - 27 January, 2025

The police ensured the arrest of the accused teacher and also a transparent investigation into the case. Though an FIR in the case has been filed, no arrests have yet been made. Investigations are underway.

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Kerala: Police arrest 57 of 59 accused in mass sexual assault case involving a Dalit girl, lookout issued for 2 currently abroad

OpIndia Staff - 20 January, 2025

The investigation disclosed that the girl met a number of the accused at a private bus station in Pathanamthitta after which she was driven to several locations where she endured the heinous violations.

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Kerala model of Leftists is no less than ‘Jungle Raj’ for women: 29000 children became victims of sexual harassment, rape increased by 62%

अर्पित त्रिपाठी - 16 January, 2025

In the period between 2016 to 2024, the crimes against children rose from 2879 to 4727. These crimes involve kidnapping and abduction, although recent numbers that have emerged showcase a slight decline.

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