Getty ImagesLUCKNOW: The maximum number of rapes in Uttar Pradesh in 2019 — 57% of all cases — took place on the false promise of marriage, reveals the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
The analysis of data further shows that in 37% cases in the state, the accused were known to the survivor, while around 6% perpetrators of the crime were unknown.
Uttar Pradesh additional director general of police, prosecution, Ashutosh Pandey said, the data shows a distinct trend of rapes being committed by acquaintances of the survivors.
“Women should not keep mum if any acquaintance commits the crime. They should come up and report rape cases as this will help in higher reportage and conviction and send a clear message to the perpetrators of such crimes. Women should be made aware about the rules and laws which is now being done by the state government under the ‘Mission Shakti’ programme,” he further added.
‘UP’s conviction rate best in crime against women cases’
Besides, sustained and relentless efforts of the prosecution in perusal of cases has resulted in accused being held guilty in courts and as a result, UP has the highest conviction rate in cases of crime against women among all states, Pandey added.
“UP had the highest conviction rate of 55% in cases of crime against women, followed by 50% in Uttarakhand and 45.5% in Rajasthan,” the ADG said.
The prosecution department achieved a higher conviction rate because of technical advancements and easy availability of court proceeding details on the portalecourts.gov.in, he added.
The conviction rate is improving and in the last 24 hours, 11 persons were sentenced to life imprisonment. The convicts include Akash, who had brutally killed his mother by stabbing her 17 times in Sambhal.
Gajendra Saini, Murshid and three others have been sent to life imprisonment for murder of a child during dacoity in Amroha.
“In Amethi, Shivbahadur was sentenced to life for murder of his 11 month old son, and in Ayodhya, Rajkumar was sentenced to life for murder of his employer and attempt to murder of employer’s son,” said Pandey.
Six others were awarded 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment in cases of crime against women and were also slapped with fines.
Bails of 90 accused in 86 cases of crime against women got cancelled, while 29 accused were externed from districts, the ADG said. A helpline has been launched for providing free legal opinion to women who are victims of crimes. Besides, the prosecution also counsels and guides witnesses before they appear to testify in court in cases relating to crime against women.
The analysis of data further shows that in 37% cases in the state, the accused were known to the survivor, while around 6% perpetrators of the crime were unknown.
Uttar Pradesh additional director general of police, prosecution, Ashutosh Pandey said, the data shows a distinct trend of rapes being committed by acquaintances of the survivors.
“Women should not keep mum if any acquaintance commits the crime. They should come up and report rape cases as this will help in higher reportage and conviction and send a clear message to the perpetrators of such crimes. Women should be made aware about the rules and laws which is now being done by the state government under the ‘Mission Shakti’ programme,” he further added.
‘UP’s conviction rate best in crime against women cases’
Besides, sustained and relentless efforts of the prosecution in perusal of cases has resulted in accused being held guilty in courts and as a result, UP has the highest conviction rate in cases of crime against women among all states, Pandey added.
“UP had the highest conviction rate of 55% in cases of crime against women, followed by 50% in Uttarakhand and 45.5% in Rajasthan,” the ADG said.
The prosecution department achieved a higher conviction rate because of technical advancements and easy availability of court proceeding details on the portalecourts.gov.in, he added.
The conviction rate is improving and in the last 24 hours, 11 persons were sentenced to life imprisonment. The convicts include Akash, who had brutally killed his mother by stabbing her 17 times in Sambhal.
Gajendra Saini, Murshid and three others have been sent to life imprisonment for murder of a child during dacoity in Amroha.
“In Amethi, Shivbahadur was sentenced to life for murder of his 11 month old son, and in Ayodhya, Rajkumar was sentenced to life for murder of his employer and attempt to murder of employer’s son,” said Pandey.
Six others were awarded 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment in cases of crime against women and were also slapped with fines.
Bails of 90 accused in 86 cases of crime against women got cancelled, while 29 accused were externed from districts, the ADG said. A helpline has been launched for providing free legal opinion to women who are victims of crimes. Besides, the prosecution also counsels and guides witnesses before they appear to testify in court in cases relating to crime against women.
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3 Comments on this Story
 | Manchester United23 minutes ago Biased article towards men, it doesn't say how woman want to marry only based on men's income. Also currently woman's tendency is even if it's consensus sex, they would label it as rape or domestic violence so to do revenge against their ex |
| Rahul1 hour ago Strict and Quick Actions should be taken against Rapists !! |
| M1 hour ago Yes, women should step up and report crimes committed against them. But is that all? What about the action to be taken after that? How fast will they get their justice? How much will they be made to run about to report the crime? In many cases, the cops and lawmakers are reluctant to register the crimes, because of their own vested interests, and instead, only give lectures to the victim on morality and strength. Who's going to make them do their job? That's what needs to be tackled too... |