crimes against women
Coverage of crimes against women in the Nexus archive.
- Police given ‘free hand’ to deal with crimes against women, says CM in Assembly
The Chief Minister stated that police have been given a free hand to address crimes against women in the Assembly. The announcement emphasizes empowering law enforcement to handle such cases.
- Over 2.31 lakh complaints on crimes against women, children received on help desks in Punjab
Between January 1, 2023, and June 30, 2026, the Punjab Grievance Disposal (PGD) portal received 1,33,152 complaints related to crimes against women and children.
- Kerala Budget: Budget promises zero-tolerance on crimes against women and children, provides thrust for fight against drug abuse and proliferation
Kerala's budget emphasizes zero-tolerance for crimes against women and children, introducing confidential toll-free helplines and a portal for reporting such crimes. A scheme named 'Makalkkoppam' will be implemented to prevent crimes against women, alongside measures to combat drug abuse.
- Singappen Special Force to focus on places prone to crimes against women
Singappen Special Force is deploying teams in all cities and districts to proactively prevent harassment of women. The initiative focuses on areas prone to crimes against women.