Crime against women, accidents increased in city this year
The Hindu
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Cases of crime against women, road accidents and property offences increased, while cyber crimes witnessed a decline in the city in 2021, when compared to the previous year.
As many as 1,848 cases of crime against women were reported this year as against 1,059 in 2020 and 1,279 in 2019, according to statistics provided by the city police at the annual press conference here on Wednesday. They include 1,095 harassment cases this year as against 431 during 2020, as many as 473 molestation cases this year as against 320 last year. Meanwhile, 165 rape cases were reported this year compared to 137 cases last year.
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