In a robust defense of its actions on women’s safety, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has addressed the opposition’s accusations regarding the rise in crimes against women. The government has demonstrated its dedication to improving women's security and law enforcement throughout the state by providing comprehensive and encouraging data on the actions done between January and November 2024.

Government Defends its Record on Crime Reduction and Strengthening Law Enforcement Under Yogi Adityanath

In response to growing concerns raised by opposition leaders in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Cabinet Minister Suresh Khanna provided a detailed breakdown of the real figures on crimes against women. He emphasized that under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, law and order in Uttar Pradesh has attained an unprecedented level of effectiveness. Over the past seven years, the state has consistently witnessed a reduction in crimes against women. The transparency, prompt actions, and successful prosecutions undertaken by the state government were cited as pivotal factors contributing to this favorable transformation in law enforcement.

Women Power Helpline Shows Impressive Results with High Case Resolution Rate

Between January 1 and November 30, 2024, a staggering 418,504 complaints were received through the Women Power Helpline (1090). Remarkably, 409,912 of these cases were resolved, achieving an impressive resolution rate of 97.95%. This demonstrates how committed the government is to helping women in need as soon as possible. The administration's dedication to guaranteeing justice for all crime victims is further demonstrated by the vigorous pursuit of the 8,592 cases that remain.
 

A Significant Decline in Dowry Deaths and Strengthened Accountability for Perpetrators

One of the key highlights of the government’s progress is the continuous decline in dowry deaths, a major issue in the state. In 2017, Uttar Pradesh reported 2,524 dowry death cases. However, by October 2024, this number had significantly reduced to just 1,418 cases. The total for dowry deaths in 2023 was 2,061, showing a steady decline. A new standard for accountability and justice in the state has been established by the government's aggressive efforts to find and punish those responsible for crimes involving dowries.

Amazing Conviction Progress: Uttar Pradesh Leads in POCSO Act Convictions of Criminals
 

The Yogi government has shown exceptional results in convicting offenders, particularly under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The number of convictions in sexual offence cases involving children has steadily increased over the years:

• 415 convictions in 2017
• 631 convictions in 2018
• 665 convictions in 2019
• 535 convictions in 2020
• 1,230 convictions in 2021
• 2,313 convictions in 2022
• 2,841 convictions in 2023
• 2,440 convictions from January 1 to December 15, 2024

A special initiative from July 1, 2023, to December 11, 2024, resulted in 48 death penalties for perpetrators, as well as a significant number of life sentences. Additionally, the state government successfully obtained severe punishments in various categories:

• Life imprisonment for 6,065 individuals
• 20+ years sentences for 1,046 individuals
• 15-19 years sentences for 73 individuals
• 10-14 years sentences for 3,610 individuals
• 5-9 years sentences for 5,564 individuals
• Under five years for 22,298 individuals

This demonstrates a robust judicial approach to dealing with severe crimes and ensuring that offenders face appropriate punishment.

Fast-Tracking Rape Case Trials: Ensuring Swift Justice for Victims

A cornerstone of the Yogi government’s approach to women's safety is the swift trial and conviction of rape cases. Since the Indian Judicial Code was implemented, 29 individuals were convicted for rape offenses between July 1 and December 12, 2024. The government has pushed for faster trials, ensuring that justice is not delayed. According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, Uttar Pradesh ranks 24th in the country for rape cases, with 23 other states reporting higher incidents. In comparison, the state ranks 17th in cases related to molestation under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code.

Noteworthy Reduction in Multiple Types of Crimes Against Women: A Year of Progress

The statistics for 2024 provide a compelling case for the decline in crimes against women across various categories:

Murder Cases: There were 245 murder cases reported between January 1 and November 30, 2024, a significant drop compared to 175 cases in 2022 and 141 in 2023. This marks a 48.57% reduction in murder cases over the last two years.

Dowry Deaths: The reduction in dowry deaths stands at 16.68%, indicating that the government’s ongoing campaigns against dowry-related violence are yielding results.

Rape Cases: Rape cases have seen a marked decrease, with a 25.34% reduction compared to previous years.

Molestation: Molestation incidents have dropped by 14.31%, highlighting the state's growing success in tackling sexual harassment and related crimes.

These reductions position Uttar Pradesh as one of the 19 states in India showing a significant decline in crimes under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), demonstrating the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the safety and security of women across the state.