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Crime
Raikot: 19‑Year‑Old Dalit Youth Faces Alleged Sexual Violence, Brutal Torture – FIR Filed After 20 Days
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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In Raikot, a 19‑year‑old Dalit youth has been accused of enduring sexual violence and severe torture, with a formal complaint lodged 20 days after the incident.
A 19‑year‑old Dalit youth from Raikot village in Punjab has been accused of suffering sexual violence and brutal torture, according to reports by local media. The alleged assault reportedly took place on a date that is now 20 days past, after which the victim’s family approached the police to file a complaint. The formal First Information Report (FIR) was lodged with the local police station in Raikot, marking the first official step in the investigation.
Police officials confirmed that the FIR details the victim’s claims of forced sexual acts and repeated physical abuse. The complaint also alleges that the assailants used violence to intimidate the victim and his family. The police have taken the case under their jurisdiction and are expected to conduct a thorough inquiry.
The incident has drawn attention from local community leaders and human rights groups, who have urged authorities to ensure a swift and impartial investigation. The case remains under active police scrutiny, with no further updates released as of now.
Police officials confirmed that the FIR details the victim’s claims of forced sexual acts and repeated physical abuse. The complaint also alleges that the assailants used violence to intimidate the victim and his family. The police have taken the case under their jurisdiction and are expected to conduct a thorough inquiry.
The incident has drawn attention from local community leaders and human rights groups, who have urged authorities to ensure a swift and impartial investigation. The case remains under active police scrutiny, with no further updates released as of now.