Faced with flak from all quarters on the crime situation in the State, the Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur on Friday claimed that Police efforts to prevent crimes against women have yielded positive results, leading to a 12.64 percent reduction in rape cases in 2024 compared to 2023. Similarly, attempted rape cases decreased by 60.28%, and molestation cases dropped by 27.21% as of June 30. Additionally, there was a 6.46% reduction in cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and a 25.23% decline in dowry deaths compared to the previous year, he added in a statement.
The DGP said that several measures were taken to ensure women’s safety and security in the State. Prioritizing women's safety, Kapur said that the meetings with senior police officials led to the formulation of an action plan to ensure women feel safe. This included analyzing women’s movement from home to late-night returns. Police Commissioners and Superintendents were instructed to identify hotspots and hot routes in their jurisdictions. Police teams were deployed on these routes to take action against offenders and those with criminal tendencies. Officers were also given duty in plain clothes on these routes and near schools, colleges, and other educational institutions to provide a safe environment for women. Additionally, a group of female officers in Gurugram has been trained to interact with girls and women in educational institutions to understand their issues closely.
Kapur said village guards and ward officials have been directed to identify and act against those who commit atrocities against women in their areas. Feedback was collected from victims after offenders were released from jail to ensure they were not being harassed again. Appropriate action was taken if such instances come to notice, he added.
The DGP further said that Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) teams patrol different areas to ensure women’s safety, including through checkpoints. Autos, e-rickshaws, and cabs have unique number stickers that provide essential details like the driver's name, photo, mobile number, and address. Women can easily remember these numbers and share them with the police in case of an incident.