India — Dalit Minor Assault Case Highlights Police Inaction

May–June 2022 (reported June 2023), Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, India — A report by Article 14 documented the case of a Dalit minor who was subjected to repeated sexual assault by the same group of men within a short period. The report stated that despite the first incident being brought to authorities, timely action was not taken, which allowed the accused to target the victim again.
The situation reportedly escalated further when the family faced intimidation, including an attack on their home. The case raised serious concerns about caste-based violence and gaps in law enforcement response, particularly affecting vulnerable minority communities in India.