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Delhi Sees Alarming Rise in Crimes Against Women and Children in 2023
30 Sep
Summary
- Delhi reported 13,439 crimes against women in 2023
- 1,094 rape cases and 3 cases of murder with rape or gang rape
- 4,089 women abducted, 427 compelled for marriage
In a concerning development, Delhi reported a significant rise in crimes against women and children in 2023, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
The data reveals that Delhi saw 13,439 cases of crimes against women last year, a troubling increase from previous years. This included 1,094 rape cases and 3 cases of murder with rape or gang rape. Most of the rape survivors were between the ages of 18 and 30, and in over 1,000 cases, the offender was a known person.
The situation was equally dire for children, with Delhi reporting 7,769 cases of crimes against minors. This included 35 murder cases, with 38 children killed, 3 of whom were sexually assaulted. Additionally, there were 1,757 cases registered under the POCSO Act, with 1,760 survivors.
The data also highlights other disturbing trends, such as the abduction of 4,089 women, with 427 of them being compelled for marriage. Delhi also saw 4,236 cases of cruelty by the husband or his relatives, 115 dowry deaths, and 42 cases of abetment to suicide of women.
