GUWAHATI: Assam witnessed the highest number of rape cases between 2017 and 2019, according to data shared by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, August 25.
ALSO READ: Assam Reports Highest Number Of Rape Cases Between 2017 and 2019
The state recorded 3,544 cases in 2017, 3,296 in 2018, and 3,546 in 2019, representing a peak in reported incidents. This period was the most alarming phase in the recent history for rape cases in Assam.
However, data also reveals a decline since 2020. As of July 2024, there have been 580 reported cases, reflecting a decrease in the state's crime statistics.
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