Haryana witnesses decline in crimes against women, robberies: Report
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, August 7
Haryana has witnessed a continuous decline in major crimes this year compared to last year. According to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) report, there has been a significant reduction in crimes under the SC/ST Act, crimes against women and children, robberies and murders.
The report highlights a 52.94 per cent decrease in the SC/ST Act cases, a 14.50 per cent reduction in rape cases, a 19.51per cent drop in dowry deaths, a 29.57 per cent decrease in molestation cases, a 22.58 per cent decline in dacoities, a 29.72 per cent reduction in robberies, a 9.96 per cent decrease in snatchings and a 21.45 per cent drop in extortion and blackmail cases. Further, there have been reduction in cases of murder, offences under the POCSO Act, vehicle thefts, and kidnappings.
Director-General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur stated that an effective action plan was being implemented to curb crime in Haryana. Eight teams of the Special Task Force (STF) have been formed to keep a strict vigil on criminal activities and break the nexus of criminals in the state. From January 1, 2024, to August 7, 2024, the STF successfully apprehended 121 most-wanted criminals, 36 gangsters/gang members, and 264 criminals involved in serious offences. Similarly, crime units have been established in the districtricts for crime control, operating under the guidance of senior officials as per the situation. To maintain law and order, 53 special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams have been prepared. Checkpoints are set up at various locations at night to monitor suspicious and criminal activities, with thorough checks conducted on vehicles. Operations like Operation Akraman are launched periodically to dismantle criminal activities. In 2024, police teams registered 2,743 FIRs and arrested 4,768 criminals under Operation Akraman, involving 7,957 police teams.
To provide a safe environment for women, 2,153 hotspot areas and 292 hot routes have been identified where incidents of eve-teasing are more likely to occur. special police duties have been assigned in these areas and routes for swift action against offenders. The Haryana Police have also introduced a trip-monitoring service to ensure the safety of women travelling alone. Women can register themselves on Haryana-112, and their journey will be monitored until they reach their destination safely.
The Haryana Police have trained four women police officers in each districtrict for women and child safety. These officers conduct sensitisation programmes in schools and colleges, educating women and children about good touch and bad touch, as well as their fundamental rights. Large-scale sports competitions are held periodically for these players and information about recruitment processes in the police and other services is provided to the youth to encourage them to prepare and apply for competitive exams.
Gram and Ward Praharies have been directed to monitor criminal activities in rural and urban areas. Additionally, actions are taken against those who engage in hooliganism and harass people unnecessarily. The Haryana Police also monitors social media platforms for posts by gangsters, keeping a close watch on those who like or share such posts.
Kapur said performance evaluation forms had been introduced to promote healthy competition among police officers. These forms set standards for enhancing police efficiency and decisions related to ACRs and other important matters are based on performance evaluations. Regular review meetings with districtrict and senior officials are held to ensure better law and order, Kapur added.
Safe environment for women
- To provide a safe environment for women, 2,153 hotspot areas and 292 hot routes have been identified where incidents of eve-teasing are more likely to occur
- Special police duties have been assigned in these areas and routes for swift action against offenders
- The Haryana Police have also introduced a trip monitoring service to ensure the safety of women travelling alone
- Women can register on Haryana-112, their journey will be monitored until they reach destination
