Delhi: Crimes against women drop this year
What's the story
According to police-figures, cases of molestation and rape have dropped in Delhi this year. 836 rape cases were reported till May 31 as against 924 in the same period last year. Molestation cases have dropped to 1,412 from 1,841. This could be the result of deployment of women patrol-teams in markets and periodic holding of self-defence classes. Tap in for more news from Delhi.
Politics
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Politics
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Business
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Ghaziabad
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