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'Ajmer 92' trailer: A poignant reminder of 1992 Ajmer sexual assault

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The upcoming film 'Ajmer 92' details a case of systematic sexual abuse of hundreds of girls by influential individuals in Ajmer in 1992.

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The case was exposed by local journalist Santosh Gupta who found a cycle of abuse where girls were lured, assaulted, then blackmailed with explicit photos.

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Accusations were levied against 18 men, including Farooq and Nafis Chishty, Youth Congress leaders, believed to have used their social and financial influence to exploit their victims.

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Eight men initially received life sentences, but four were acquitted and four had their sentences reduced to 10 years by the Supreme Court in 2003.

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While 50-100 victims were believed to exist, only a few came forward due to the stigma, and some turned hostile during trials.

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The local police were criticized for prioritizing preventive measures over justice for the victims, contributing to the ongoing social impact of the case.