The serial sexual abuse case involving a minor girl in Pathanamthitta has led to the arrest of nearly 30 individuals as of now.
A 25-member special investigation team has been formed to probe the alleged sexual abuse, officials said.
According to an official statement from the District Police Chief, nine additional FIRs were filed at Elavumthitta police station and one more at Pathanamthitta based on the survivor's statements.
Three minors are learnt to be among around 25 accused held so far in connection with the case.
So far, seven cases have been registered at the Pathanamthitta police station, resulting in 22 arrests, including four minors.
The crime came to light after the survivor, now 18, disclosed her ordeal to a community counsellor.
She has alleged in her complaint that she was sexually abused by 62 individuals since the age of 13.
The police said that they received evidence indicating that the girl was exploited by her sports trainers, fellow athletes and classmates. Calling for immediate arrest of all the accused, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a detailed action-taken report from authorities within three days and emphasised on fair and time-bound investigation to deliver justice.
The Kerala Women's Commission (KWC) has registered a case on its own and its chairperson P Sathi Devi has directed the Pathanamthitta Superintendent of Police to immediately submit a report in this regard, the Commission said in a release. The matter came to light during counselling conducted by the Child Welfare Committee, after the victim's teachers at an educational institution informed the panel about noticeable changes in her behaviour.
The Committee, subsequently, notified the police and a special investigation team headed by the Pathanamthitta Deputy Superintendent of Police has been constituted to carry out the inquiry.
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