10 people have been arrested, and over 15 others are being questioned in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of an 18-year-old Dalit athlete from Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Police have identified over 40 individuals so far, with the investigation expected to uncover more perpetrators. The survivor, a district-level athlete, has alleged that 64 individuals sexually abused her over the past five years, starting when she was only 13-year-old. Shockingly, the accused include her relatives, individuals close to her family, and people associated with sports camps, including trainers. The case, registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, highlights the severe neglect and systemic failures that allowed such crimes to persist undetected for years. How the abuse came to light The harrowing case came to light when volunteers from the Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society encountered the survivor during a routine field visit. Sensing her distress, they encouraged her to speak up about her experiences. The volunteers then alerted the district Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which took immediate action. Advocate N Rajeev, the chairperson of …