Delhi: ‘deaf-mute Woman Raped

Delhi: ‘Deaf-mute woman raped

New Delhi, Dec 7 : A ‘deaf and mute’ woman was repeatedly raped in the national capital’s northeast area, an official said here on Tuesday, adding that the culprit who committed the heinous crime has been arrested.

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According to the official, the victim was repeatedly raped by a 34-year-old man, identified as Rehan, a resident of Maujpur, Delhi, since November 21.

The victim girl, who was accompanied by her mother and sister, lodged a complaint on December 5 after which, a counsellor appointed by Delhi Commission for Women was called, but since the victim was deaf and mute, an interpreter was required for recording her statement.

“Due late night hours, no interpreter was available.Later, a private interpreter was hired and DCW counsellor counselled victim with the assistance of the interpreter.Her statement was also recorded with help from the interpreter,” the official stated .

The victim was examined at Jag Pravesh Chandra hospital.The police registered a case under sections 376(2)(n) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code at the Bhajanpura police station and the investigation was taken up.

During the course of investigation the accused was arrested after which the cops produced him before a local court on Monday.

“The Court has sent the accused to judicial custody,” the official informed, adding that further investigation in the case is still on.

Recently, during an event, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana had averred that the safety of the women in the national capital is their topmost priority.”Overall the approach is that if a woman is in distress, if a child is in distress, then proper attention is given to them,” Commissioner Asthana had said.

But what do the figures say?

The crime against women in the national capital continued to show an upward trajectory, compared to last year’s data.

According to the data compiled by the Delhi Police, 1,725 women have been allegedly raped in the current year till October 31 in the city.

The heinous crime of rape was committed by 1,429 women in 2020.Comparing the data to the previous year, there has been a 20 percent increase in crimes against women.

In 2020, the total number was 7,948.This year it has risen to 11,527.

In total, the crime against women has increased by a massive 45 per cent in the national capital in just (past) 10 months.


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