Forty-four people were arrested in Kerala India because an 18-year-old athlete said she was sexually abused. This young woman who is Dalit reported that around 60 people including athletes coaches and classmates abused her for five years. Police got involved after she told a volunteer about what happened to her.
The athlete who played at the district level was abused by many people mostly men who are now in custody. This is a serious problem because it shows that some young people are not safe in sports and schools there. The authorities are still working on the case and trying to catch everyone involved.
This case shows how hard it is for people who are abused to speak up. The young woman is brave for telling her story. The community is now dealing with the reality of these alleged crimes and it makes people wonder about how safe kids are in schools and sports in Kerala.