Day in & day out we hear & read about numerous crimes against women – rape, molestation, eve teasing , murder etc. etc have taken the light out of our lives.
There are a numerous reasons why a women could be attacked or targeted –
>Robbery
>Car jacking
>Inappropriate touching
>Rape or molestation bid
A look at data
>Delhi/NCR has accounted for 31.2% of rapes, 34.7 % of kidnappings, 18.7% of dowry deaths, 17% of cruelty by husbands & 20% of molestation cases.
>Among 35 mega cities, Delhi alone reported 31.2 % (533 /1706) of total rape cases & 34.7 % cases (953/2746) of kidnapping & abduction of women.
>Delhi/NCR reported highest -41% of kidnapping & abduction of children upto 15 yrs of age. Out of total 1452 children abducted, 597 were in Delhi.
>Proportion of IPC crimes against women has increased from 7.4% in 2002 to 9% during 2007.
nOffenders were known to the victims in more than 75% of rape cases (14536/19348)
*data from National Crime Statistics
Opportunity + Desire + Abilty = Harm
You can take away ‘opportunity’ from an assailant by being alert & be safe. Out of 100 incidents of crime against women only 5 get convicted , so you know whose call is it.
Till next time : Get Up & Be Safe !!