New Delhi: There was an increase of about 20% in the number of cases of abuse and rape were reported in the city over the last year, the data to 31 October this show.
Delhi Police had registered 1,429 rape cases to 31 October 2020, while he has filed 1,725 ​​cases in the corresponding period this year.
Registration abuse cases increased by 20.43% to 2,157 cases reported this year compared to 1,791 last year.
This increase is seen as a result of post-covid opened because the numbers are synchronized with the data in 2019 and in previous years, police sources said.
Between January and October last year, Delhi has witnessed a 28% decline in the number of rape cases during 2019.
Similarly, cases of abuse has dropped 32.91% and cases of anger, modesty of women has dropped 18.51%.
The police chief Rakesh Asthana want a zero tolerance policy on violence against women.
The defendant known victims of more than 97% of rape cases, police data showed in 2019, 2.168 cases of rape were reported between January and December, while the number fell to 1699 last year, falling about 21%.
In 2020, 2,344 cases of kidnapping and abduction joint – listed separately on the nature of the complaint and ages of the victims – women registered in Delhi.
Many of these cases is an elopement or a teenager who runs away from home after a fight with their parents.
This year, 3,342 such cases have been registered.
There was also an increase of 6.5% in the cases listed under ‘kekragaan decency’ with 373 cases registered this year against 350 last year.
According to data, the accused known to victims in more than 97% of cases, while rape by strangers standing around 2%.
The newly appointed chief of police, Rakesh Asthana, has asked senior police officials to have a zero-tolerance policy towards violence against women.
All DCPS District has asked to personally supervise the investigation in the case of rape with extra attention to cases where the victims are minors.
A study has been carried out to map the area reported more crimes against women and the measures being taken, the officials said.
Civilian agencies have been instructed to make arrangements proper lighting in dark blotches city.
Office where she worked late at night have been told to take measures appropriate safety, police said.
“All-women Van PCR has been placed outside the market place and in an area that is often frequented by women, including schools and colleges.
The awareness program is being carried out in various areas and the survivors are encouraged to come forward and report any event without fear.
Registration Every complaint is being made on the basis of statements and their investigations were initiated, “said a senior police officer.