• UGI USER
  • Dec 04, 2023
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DELHI’S DISTURBING SAFETY STATISTICS:

Delhi retains its unfortunate status as the most unsafe metropolitan city for women in India, reporting the highest number of crimes against women for the third consecutive year.

Source: NCRB

NCRB Annual Report

  • The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annual report reveals 14,158 incidents of crimes against women in 2022, with an average of three rape cases daily.

Alarming Crime Categories:

  • The city witnessed 1,204 reported rape cases, highlighting a severe concern for women’s safety.
  • Other concerning figures include
    • 3,909 cases of kidnapping or abduction of women,
    • 129 dowry deaths, and
    • 4,847 incidents of cruelty by husbands or relatives.

Police Challenges and Initiatives:

  • In many cases of rape and assault, the victim and the accused are known to each other, making prevention challenging for the police.
  • Delhi Police emphasize awareness campaigns on safe touch and self-defense, conducting sessions in schools and colleges.
  • Efforts to increase reporting and conversion of complaints into

FIRs contribute to the rise in recorded cases, reflecting both challenges and initiatives in addressing crimes against women.