GUWAHATI: Assam has reported 580 rape cases from January to July 2024.
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared details of rape cases registered in Assam since 2001. The statistics revealed a total of 40,065 cases over the years, with 2019 recording the highest, at 3,546 incidents.
In a social media platform X, Assam CM stated’ "Every single incident of rape must be unequivocally condemned, as it represents a grave violation of human dignity and it is our collective responsibility to work towards eliminating this heinous crime from society. The chart above reflects our ongoing efforts and commitment to creating a safer and more just environment for everyone, especially our women. Let us unite to ensure that such atrocities find no place in our world, and that safety, justice and compassion prevail.”
This announcement comes amid rising concerns over crimes against women in Assam, particularly, in the wake of a gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Nagaon’s Dhing on August 2, which Sarma strongly condemned.