jairamesh Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/01/03/a-rape-map-of-india/ Delhi has long been considered one of the most unsafe big cities for women in India. And north India is often referred to as more violent, more patriarchal, and more crime-ridden than the south. To add some perspective to this debate, here is a look at statistics on reported rapes around the country. These data carry the caveat that there may be higher reporting rates in different areas and reporting is not necessarily indicative of the prevalence of the crime. Victims may be reluctant to report rape because of fears their case will not be taken seriously and police may be reluctant to register complaints. In 2011, a total of 24,206 rape cases were registered in India, according to data released by the National Crime Records Bureau. Of those, 6,227 were reported in northern India, which we defined as nine northern states: Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand, as well as the regions of Delhi and Chandigarh. The reported number in the south Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry was 3,894 cases. Raveendran/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Demonstrators held placards in a silent protest expressing solidarity with the gangrape victim in New Delhi, Jan. 1. There were 1.02 rapes reported per 100,000 in 2011 in Uttar Pradesh, which has a population of 199.6 million. In Andhra Pradesh, the equivalent figure was 1.70 per 100,000; its population is 84.7 million. The north and south together account for 10,121 cases, approximately 40% of the 2011 reported rapes. The eastern, north-eastern, western and central states account for the remainder. In the northeast Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura 2,246 cases were reported in 2011. In eastern India Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal there were 4,409 rapes reported, more than in all of southern India. The central and western states of Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa (as well as the regions of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu) accounted for 7,417 cases. According to the NCRB, in 2011, Murshidabad, a district in West Bengal, recorded the highest number of reported rapes for a single district (433 cases) and of molestation cases (621.) ChhattisgarhÃÔ Durg Bhilainagar reported the highest rate of reported rape per 100,000 residents, at 5.7, more than double DelhiÃÔ ratio of 2.8 per 100,000. Some experts say northern India is perhaps worse than elsewhere in that women may have a harder time in registering complaints effectively. Vrinda Grover, a lawyer in the Supreme Court, says that in northern India ÅØomen are not comfortable going up to the police and filing a complaint or, in a similar situation, the police donÃÕ lodge a complaint. That has been borne out by the recent news of an 18-year-old girl in the northern state of Punjab, who complained to police in November that she was gang raped by three men but committed suicide last week because of alleged police inaction. According to a report in Outlook Magazine, the police registered her complaint 14 days after the incident took place and asked uncomfortable questions every time she went to follow-up on her complaint. One police official in the womanÃÔ village of Badshahpur has been disciplined, said PatialaÃÔ Superintendent of Crime Jaipal Singh on Wednesday without divulging further details. Since the gang-rape and death of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student in Delhi last month, further incidents of rape have been reported prominently in IndiaÃÔ newspapers. The Times of India reported two in WednesdayÃÔ edition, both in Uttar Pradesh. The Asian Age reported an attempt by five men in Delhi to kidnap and rape a 24-year-old woman. However, activists play down the notion that one area of the country is inherently safer for women than others. ŪÃÎ afraid we do not have enlightened zones anywhere in the country, said Ms. Grover. Ruth Manorama, president of the National Alliance for Women, added: Ūt is not a north India phenomena, it is an all India phenomena.Ǽ/QUOTE]
surajmal Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Some may find this relevant. Its a news feed catcher (that lays location of reported rape news on a map) - *Not mine*. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=0d1ab8b1bdc6a1f320f5663713ebb7fa https://maps.google.com/maps?q=http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.run%3F_id%3D0d1ab8b1bdc6a1f320f5663713ebb7fa%26_render%3Drss
DomainK Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 A large number of rape cases in the east, including both WB and Odisha go unreported. I mean a significantly large number.
Texy Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 The way ahead for India is not questioning use of capital punishment but raising that pathetic conviction rate. Out of 600+ cases in Delhi, how many were actually convicted? What does that say about our law and order and investigation process? When 1 person out of 630 cases gets convicted, it automatically beckons the criminal to go back into society and commit further crimes without any chance of conviction. The day law enforcement prosecutes & convicts every single accused, the day police improves its investigation process and not screw up the crime scene, the day police makes it easy for the victims and their family to come forward without jumping through hoops, the day police officers and case in charge officers are taught how to handle victims with sensibility and encourage them to stand trial regardless of the rapist' economic/political umbrella ...........is the day I will consider justice has been served to 'Amanat/Damini' and thousands of victims like her.
Tridibans_16 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Very disturbing as well as surprising. I knew about North and East but the numbers are absolutely shocking. More so when we all know these are just a fraction of all the cases (as most go unreported). Western India can be attributed to bigger cities and good governance. Same with South India. But as much as I hate to say this, North and East also reflects the society there as well. Being originally from Bengal and having lived almost 5 years in Bihar, I can tell you it reflects the lack of governance/ civil society (apart from Kolkata/ Bhubaneshwar/ Ranch/ Patna,everywhere its almost non-existance) and the inefficient rule of law.
Crookbond Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Texy, The valid and core point you put up has been lost in emotion like a wine bottle in the ocean.
The Outsider Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Western India can be attributed to bigger cities and good governance. Same with South India. But as much as I hate to say this, North and East also reflects the society there as well. Being originally from Bengal and having lived almost 5 years in Bihar, I can tell you it reflects the lack of governance/ civil society (apart from Kolkata/ Bhubaneshwar/ Ranch/ Patna,everywhere its almost non-existance) and the inefficient rule of law. How about calculating per capita numbers which surely makes more sense? 1. North India - 6227 rapes, 375 million population ~ 16.6 rapes/million people 2. South India - 3894 rapes, 240 million population ~ 16.3 rapes/million people 3. West India - 2174 rapes, 180 million population ~ 12.1 rapes/million people 4. East India - 4409 rapes, 230 million population ~ 19.1 rapes/million people 5. Central India - 5243 rapes, 125 million population ~ 41.9 rapes/million people 6. North East India - 2246 rapes, 50 million population ~ 44.9 rapes/million people
diga Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 How about calculating per capita numbers which surely makes more sense? 1. North India - 6227 rapes, 375 million population ~ 16.6 rapes/million people 2. South India - 3894 rapes, 240 million population ~ 16.3 rapes/million people 3. West India - 2174 rapes, 180 million population ~ 12.1 rapes/million people 4. East India - 4409 rapes, 230 million population ~ 19.1 rapes/million people 5. Central India - 5243 rapes, 125 million population ~ 41.9 rapes/million people 6. North East India - 2246 rapes, 50 million population ~ 44.9 rapes/million people Do the numbers represent the number of reported cases of rape? If so, I am not sure if education makes one report a rape or not? Surely West & South India have a higher literacy rate
AGHORI Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Do the numbers represent the number of reported cases of rape? If so' date=' I am not sure if education makes one report a rape or not? Surely West & South India have a higher literacy rate[/quote'] What is the literacy rate of women in these two regions
diga Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 What is the literacy rate of women in these two regions No idea..but check the wiki link for literacy rates of different states - Wiki - Indian states ranking by literacy rate
Lurker Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Very disturbing as well as surprising. I knew about North and East but the numbers are absolutely shocking. More so when we all know these are just a fraction of all the cases (as most go unreported). Western India can be attributed to bigger cities and good governance. Same with South India. But as much as I hate to say this, North and East also reflects the society there as well. Being originally from Bengal and having lived almost 5 years in Bihar, I can tell you it reflects the lack of governance/ civil society (apart from Kolkata/ Bhubaneshwar/ Ranch/ Patna,everywhere its almost non-existance) and the inefficient rule of law. Actually no, it does not. The numbers in East is down to two reasons: a) Naxalism - in case of WB, Orissa and Jharkhand. b) (Lack of Land) Reforms - in case of Bihar
Lurker Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 WTF is up with Assam Insurgency and human right abuse by Security Forces. In fact this is a sad truth about India Security Forces, and even mainstream folks, and pahadi women. You will hear that undertone how these women are "easy" and hence susceptible. It is very unfortunate.
dial_100 Posted January 8, 2013 Posted January 8, 2013 Insurgency and human right abuse by Security Forces. In fact this is a sad truth about India Security Forces, and even mainstream folks, and pahadi women. You will hear that undertone how these women are "easy" and hence susceptible. It is very unfortunate. Indeed lurk, it is very unfortunate. I am glad that the delhi incidence has brought everyones attention to this topic and people are giving it a due importance. Even a small step toward solving this issue will mean lot to the 50% of the population. Saala disgusted animals dont spare 60 year old women and 2-3 year old infants either. North east is one such subject that nation has to do something about. Sooner the bettter and if armed forces are involved in such attrocities for long period of time then I fear that we may lose some part of north east some time in the future.
Crookbond Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 North-East will always be ignored as they do not have much say in the centre.
Subeshkumar Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 A large number of cases in rural states such as jharkhand, chattisgarh, bihar, punjab and haryana doesnt even get reported...there girls are not supposed to speak and complaint and the police also dont want to take troubles..so those girls dont even get a chance to file reports...
akshayxyz Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 North-East will always be ignored as they do not have much say in the centre. one of the very few reasons/context where I support the concept of some sort of reservation.
Lurker Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 North-East will always be ignored as they do not have much say in the centre. North East will be lifted by East. Bengal's demise has affected North East more than anything else. If Bihar-Bengal-Orissa develop then NE would be okay. I gave up on rest of the country regarding this already. They dont care apart from usual mental masterbation.
Lurker Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 North east is one such subject that nation has to do something about. Sooner the bettter and if armed forces are involved in such attrocities for long period of time then I fear that we may lose some part of north east some time in the future. It is tough but doable. NE boasts of some of the most picturesque part of India. And its people are also generally a very lively bunch and also simpleton. It has became progressively worse because somehow as we have developed as a nation, we also chose to leave behind those who were behind. A strong Bengal is vital in my opinion for the East. You simply can not see seven sisters develop without that. Tourism is also another thing we can improve on. The more the Indians travel to NE the more there would be a sense of what a treasure we have.
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