The
response to the right to information (RTI) query also revealed that cases of
rapes increased by 43%, although the number of gang-rape cases dropped from
seven to four.
The data sought by activist Chetan Kothari showed 172 cases of rape cases were registered (against major and minor accused) in January to March this year against 138 in the first three months of last year. Cases of kidnappings rose sharply by 202 in 2015 compared to 76 registered the previous year.
Experts and police said higher awareness in Maharashtra leads to more crimes being reported and hence the spurt in statistics. They have found that 95% of rape cases follow false promises of marriage. "Only five per cent of the rape cases are genuine cases of sexual assault," said an IPS officer, requesting anonymity. He also blamed growing urbanization for the rise in crime.
Most crimes against children below 10 years are committed by relatives and people known to the victim or her family members. Similar, the majority of kidnappings of minor girls are cases of elopement.
"The RTI information about such crimes in the first quarter clearly indicates a spike in offences against women," said Kothari.
The data sought by activist Chetan Kothari showed 172 cases of rape cases were registered (against major and minor accused) in January to March this year against 138 in the first three months of last year. Cases of kidnappings rose sharply by 202 in 2015 compared to 76 registered the previous year.
Experts and police said higher awareness in Maharashtra leads to more crimes being reported and hence the spurt in statistics. They have found that 95% of rape cases follow false promises of marriage. "Only five per cent of the rape cases are genuine cases of sexual assault," said an IPS officer, requesting anonymity. He also blamed growing urbanization for the rise in crime.
Most crimes against children below 10 years are committed by relatives and people known to the victim or her family members. Similar, the majority of kidnappings of minor girls are cases of elopement.
"The RTI information about such crimes in the first quarter clearly indicates a spike in offences against women," said Kothari.
The
Times of Índia
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