Figures show there has been a 21 per cent increase from 4,709 to 5,695 in total cases of crime against women between February and April 20, and a similar percentage of increase in cases of domestic violence against women from 3,287 to 3,993 during this period.
To quote an instance, a 5-year-old girl from Gurdaspur was allegedly raped by a neighbouring teenager boy. In Nangal, another shameful act took place where a 4-year-old girl was tried to rape by a young man.
On the other hand, there has been a substantial decrease in registration of cases relating to dowry harassment, rape and eve-teasing cases during this period, possibly because men and women are not stepping out and there is increased police presence.
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Giving details, Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said the average number of calls received on 112 per day went up to 133 -- a whopping 34 per cent for domestic violence cases from March 20 to April 20 from the previous three months of average of 99.33.
The per day increase in total crime against women cases in this period is 30 per cent.
To take stock of the situation and discuss measures to tackle this increase, the DGP on Thursday held a video conference with all DSPs of crime against women cell and Women Help Desk officials.