Page 9 - Crime Against Women

Zero tolerance towards crime and criminals, says UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that a total of 125 criminals had been killed in encounters and 2,607 injured from March 20, 2017 to October 5, 2020

Rape cases against scheduled caste women rose 37% in last 4 years

Overall, crime against women increased by 23.3% and crime against the Scheduled Castes by 18.8%

CBI team in Hathras victim's village for questioning family of accused

A team of CBI, which is investigating the Hathras incident has reached the Bulgarhi village to question the family members of the accused in the alleged gang-rape of a woman who died last month

CBI team reaches Hathras, victim's brother brought to incident site

A team of the CBI, which has taken up the investigation of the Hathras incident, reached the victim's village Bulgadhi on Tuesday amid tight security, said the police

No atrocity in Hathras, it was 'banavat' incident: BJP Chhattisgarh MP

A BJP MP from Chhattisgarh has stoked a controversy by reportedly referring to the alleged gangrape and death of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in Hathras as a "banavat" (fake) incident

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to launch Mission Shakti for women in Navratri

The Yogi Adityanath government will dedicate the upcoming Navratri festival to women's safety, dignity and empowerment by launching 'Mission Shakti' on October 17

Congress leader seeks probe into letter written by Hathras accused

Congress leader raised questions over accused in the Hathras incident writing a letter to police and said an investigation should be held into the claims

UP Police books Twitter, websites for disclosing Hathras victim's identity

The police are now taking steps to get photos, video, and identity of the deceased removed from these named websites

Uttar Pradesh: SIT gets 10 more days to submit probe report on Hathras case

The time given to the SIT to submit their report on the Hathras incident to the CM has been extended by 10 days, said a government official

UP govt urges Supreme Court to direct CBI probe in Hathras gang-rape case

UP govt said this will ensure that no vested interests is able to create a fake and false narrative with "oblique motives"

Opposition leaders meet Hathras victim's family, continue attack on UP govt

Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh faced more heat over the Hathras incident from leaders of several opposition parties who was allegedly gangraped and later died

Mayawati raises concern over DM threatening Hathras victim's family

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday expressed concern over allegations of Hathras district magistrate threatening the family of the Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped

Hathras rape case: SIT reaches village, records family's statement

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the Hathras incident, arrived at the victim's residence on Sunday morning to record the statements of her family members

CBI probe of Hathras incident should be under SC Judge supervision: BSP

In a tweet from his personal handle, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the State government decided this so that all aspects related to the case are investigated thoroughly

Cyberabad 'SHE Teams' receive 161 complaints from women in September

The Cyberabad 'SHE Teams' received 161 complaints from women in September this year

Hathras's Bulgarhi village turned into fortress to prevent unrest

Weeks after the horrific incident occurred in Bulgarhi village of Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district, the village has been turned into a fortress in order to maintain peace and harmony

Crime against women increased in Rajasthan under Congress: State BJP chief

Hitting out at the ruling Congress over law and order, Rajasthan BJP chief Satish Poonia on Saturday alleged that the rate of crime against women has increased in the state

Hathras rape case: SP, 4 other UP cops suspended; media entry banned

The Yogi Adityanath government continued to draw flak over the alleged gang-rape and the subsequent death of the 19-year-old woman

India will build equal post-Covid world for our daughters: Irani at UN

The Indian Government took a series of measures for ensuring safety, security and wellbeing of women during the coronavirus pandemic, said Smriti Irani

Section 144 imposed around India Gate, no gathering allowed: Delhi police

Delhi police on Thursday said that no gathering is allowed around India Gate due to imposition of Section 144 CrPC