Despite The CM’s Assurances, Delhi Remains The Rape Capital Of India
Every morning I open the paper with a sense of dread. How many rapes? How many cases of molestation in the last 24 hours? This morning was no different—a 25-year-old man was arrested for raping and blackmailing a minor in Delhi’s South Avenue area, which is adjacent to Rashtrapati Bhawan, one of our most protected VIP stretches. Recent Cases In Delhi Last month, the capital reported four minors…
Despite Chief Minister of Delhi's assurances to make the capital safe and crime-free, recent reports indicate that Delhi remains the rape capital of India. In the last month alone, there have been numerous cases of sexual assault and harassment, including a 25-year-old man arrested for raping and blackmailing a minor in South Avenue, adjacent to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The capital has reported a 4% increase in crimes against women compared to the previous year, with a total of 445,256 cases registered this year, translating to 51 FIRs every hour. However, these figures represent only the officially reported cases, as many incidents go unreported due to fear of social stigma, family pressure, financial dependence, or lengthy legal proceedings.
With women in certain states facing even higher risks, Delhi's dubious distinction of reporting the highest number of crimes against women is a matter of grave concern.
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