Crime Rises in Bihar: Patna Records Maximum Sexual Assault Cases
Patna: Sexual harassment cases have emerged as a major problem in Bihar these days, and state capital Patna has earned the high fame of being on the top as far as cases against related to atrocities against women are concerned. Women’s Helpline service has reported a total of 474 cases against women in Patna in 2019.
According to data, Patna recorded the highest 85 rape cases till September 2019. Despite the talks of women safety to be ensured by the state administration, harassment cases against women are constantly being reported from different parts of the state.
The cases are not limited to sexual harassment, but the state is also witnessing a rising number of cases related to domestic violence, dowry, and stabbing.
In 2017, Patna registered 400 cases, the highest in entire Bihar. Of these, 63 percent cases were related to domestic violence, 21 per cent of eve-teasing, while 13 per cent are related to dowry harassment.
In 2018, Patna registered 432 cases; and of these, 254 incidents were related to domestic violence, 81 to dowry harassment, and 88 percent of eve-teasing.
In 2019, Patna Women’s Helpline registered a total of 474 cases till November. Of these cases, 297 are related to domestic violence, 59 to dowry harassment, while 104 were registered for eve-teasing.