Question

Write an article on increasing crime against women in your city

Answer 1

Cases of atrocities against women have been on the rise in the city in the past five years. Statistics complied by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) via the State Crime Records Bureau showed that measures adopted by the State government had failed to yield any positive response.Incidentally, atrocities against women increased when the overall crime rate in the city showed a downward trend.As many as 654 cases of atrocities against women were registered in 2013. The figures were 525 (2012); 556 (2011); 425 (2010) and 409 (2009).Other offencesCases pertaining to all other offences for the last three years are: 3,447 cases in (2009); 3,455 in 2010; and 3,106 in 2013.The majority of cases against women related to cruelty by husband or relatives of husband, outraging modesty of women, causing injuries and other offences in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Women Domestic Violence Act.As many as 135 cases were registered under Section 498 (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) of the IPC.More than 30 cases of rape were reported in the city, a majority of them still under investigation and pending trial.Nine cases of kidnapping have been reported from the city the previous calendar year.Similarly, cases pertaining to outraging modesty of women have also increased in the city. However, offences such as word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman, eve-teasing and annoying women through obscene acts and songs have decreased.Murder casesTwo murder cases and a case of abetment of suicide were reported last year.

Answer 2

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Increasing Crime Against Women

The increase in crime against women is going unnoticed. There is no proper data on crimes against women and information are conflicting. There are numerous cases where reporting a crime against women are shrugged off. 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.

Studies have also shown that the rise in alcoholism led crimes against women and domestic violences.

Further, these outrages against women have created a poor image of India among foreign countries. Millions of foreign tourists visit India every year and this has directly affected the tourism industry. It is a matter of great shame that when our country is marching towards prosperity and advancement, the barbaric acts against women are on the rise.

Our fundamental duties under Article 51A of the Constitution also include the provision that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women. However, crimes against women are increasing. It is appalling to read news reports of how police continue to be insensitive to hapless victims of outraged modesty and their families. It seems even our public places and transport 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.

Stringent measures need to be taken to curb this and safeguard women. The government, the law enforcement agencies and the general public must unite to put an end to violence against women. 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. More women need to be recruited into our police forces.

The Government must also pass and implement more strict laws than the existing ones for the safety of women. There is an urgent need to impart and inculcate moral values to the police. We must streamline the police and prosecuting agencies. Our political leaders, irrespective of their party affiliations should show political will and conviction to deal severely with those guilty of crimes against women. Remember the adage that the greatness of a country is known by the way it treats the womenfolk.

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