Crime against women report
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Crime against women has been a bane of India's development efforts. With arcane customs like sex being a taboo in India, Sati, and Dowry, and the overall lower status of women further exacerbates these crimes.
From the last decade's crime statistics, we see sharp number of crimes registered under ‘Cruelty by Husband and his Relatives’. It also appears that the same category has had the most dramatic rise over the years.
Increasing crimes against women.
The increase in crimes against women is going unnoticed. No proper data on crimes against women is maintained. There are numerous cases where reporting a crime against women are ignored. In some cases the unfortunate victims are compelled to go through more traumatic experience at the hand of those who are supposed to be the protectors. The fear of social stigma and the uncertainty of getting justice are the main reasons why most of the crimes against women go unreported.
The frequent news reports of crimes against women of India and also against tourists from other countries is barbaric and shocking. It has created a poor image of India among foreign countries. It is a matter of great shame that when our country is marching towards prosperity and advancement, the atrocities against women are on the rise. If women are not safe in the very heart of India, I wonder how safe they are in other parts of the country.
It is appalling to read news reports of how police continue to be insensitive to the hapless victims of outraged modesty and their families. Our public places and transports are unsafe for women. Even in the presence of substantial evidences, the criminals are set free on bail. These criminals have absolutely no regards for the law of the land.
1) Stringent measures need to be taken to curb this and safeguard women.
2) The government, the law enforcement agencies and the general public must unite to put an end to crimes against women.
3) The Government must form special police cells with women officers and other police personnel to receive reports about crime against women and take severe actions against the culprits.
4) More women need to be recruited into our police forces.
5) More women are needed as tourist guides in the tourism industry.
6) The Government must also pass and implement more strict laws than the existing ones for the safety of women.
7) There is an urgent need to impart and inculcate moral values to the police. We must streamline the police and prosecuting agencies.
8) Our political leaders, irrespective of their party affiliations should show political will and conviction to deal severely with those guilty of crimes against women.
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