London, Jan 17 (NationPress) Pakistani grooming gangs operating in the United Kingdom are notorious for their systematic exploitation of minority communities, especially targeting Sikh and Hindu girls. Activists have described this ongoing abuse as “the most significant peacetime crime — and cover-up — in British history,” according to a recent report.

The report highlights that these gangs have been involved in organised Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) for many years.

As reported by New Delhi's 'The Sunday Guardian' (TSG), these gangs frequently prey on vulnerable girls aged 11–16, enticing them with offers of love, gifts, and friendship. Once isolated, these victims face blackmail, threats, and trafficking for profit.

A distressing incident was reported in Hounslow, West London, where a 15-year-old Sikh girl was kidnapped and gang-raped by men of Pakistani descent. The report confirmed that the girl was held captive in a flat owned by a 34-year-old man and subjected to repeated abuse, involving up to six individuals linked to a grooming gang.

The case gained attention after videos of the incident circulated on social media, leading to a gathering of 200–300 members of the Sikh community outside the accused’s residence. Protesters clashed with police officers present to secure the property, demanding swift justice. The girl was ultimately rescued through community efforts, underscoring frustrations regarding perceived police inaction.

This case is not an isolated occurrence; similar scandals have emerged in various UK towns, such as Rotherham and Rochdale, where thousands of children were subjected to abuse.

Referring to the 2014 Alexis Jay Report, it revealed that at least 1,400 children suffered abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013, with the majority of perpetrators being Asian men, predominantly of Pakistani heritage.

Victims reported horrific experiences, including being trafficked across cities, threatened with weapons, and forced to witness brutal rapes. Activists contend that political correctness and fear of being labeled racist have obstructed investigations, allowing these gangs to operate without restraint.

Last year, 'The Australia Today' reported that the UK experienced widespread anti-immigrant protests, driven by years of growing resentment due to the government's failure to address critical issues, including the grooming gang scandals orchestrated by predominantly Pakistani men against vulnerable British girls, some of whom were as young as 10.

These notorious incidents in Rotherham, Rochdale, and Telford have sparked significant public outrage, although protests have often been tainted by xenophobic sentiments.