Kalyana Karnataka region records increase in crime against women: NCRB data
The HinduA total of 2,411 cases of crime against women were registered across seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka region in 2022, up from 2,227 in 2021 and 2,087 in 2020, according to the latest data released by National Crime Records Bureau. With 2,411 cases in Kalyana Karnataka region in 2022, Ballari registered the highest rate of crime against women, followed by Kalaburagi, Raichur Koppal, Bidar and Yadgir. Comparing the annual NCRB data of the last five years, Kalaburagi recorded the highest number of crimes against women in Kalyana Karnataka region, while Koppal registered lowest crimes. Crimes between 2018 and 2022 In the last five years, the seven districts of Kalyana Karnataka region contributed to 4,064 cases of assault on women with intent to outrage her modesty, 2,541 cases of cruelty by husband or his relatives, while 1,618 cases were registered under POCSO Act, 1,191 dowry related cases, 486 cases of kidnapping and abduction, and 448 rape cases.