'Need to create fear in minds of anti-social elements': What Supreme Court told police over rising rape cases in Delhi-NCR; Top quotes
The top court was hearing a suo motu case on recent rape cases in Delhi-NCR, amid a series of alleged sexual assaults reported in recent months.
The Supreme Court instructed the government and Delhi Police to instill fear in anti-social elements responsible for increasing rape incidents in Delhi-NCR. The court emphasized the need for women to feel secure in the city, especially during nighttime hours. They were urged to prevent crimes before they occur rather than reacting after an incident has taken place.
The top court stated that merely having CCTV cameras in place is insufficient; instead, a 24-hour continuous monitoring system is required. Additionally, the police were directed to intensify surveillance in high-risk areas such as bus stops, metro stations, railway stations, schools, and colleges. Justice JB Pardiwala emphasized that officers must rise to the occasion and not let the department down.
The court asked for officers to instill confidence in the public, making them feel comfortable approaching law enforcement.
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