Crime against women on the rise this year, Delhi cops attribute it to prompt filing of FIRs

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Crimes against women, including rape, molestation and kidnapping, have been on the rise this year.

Until June 15, this year 962 cases were reported against 833 in the same period last year, while there were 1,271 cases of molestation in the five and half months till June 15 compared with 1,022 in the same time last year. Police said the number of arrests and resolved cases had also gone up this year.

Till June 15, the incidence of rape in Delhi saw a rise of around 11% in comparison with last year in the same time frame. However, a police officer explained that though there had been a rise in crimes against women in some categories, this was in part due to the prompt registration of FIRs in view of the zero-tolerance policy adopted by Delhi Police with regard to crimes against women. The officer also pointed out, “Alongside, more cases have been solved and more accused arrested compared with the figures in 2021.” [Read More]