Cases of sexual assault against women decline in Karnataka amid lockdown

Karnataka has registered low cases of sexual assault amid nationwide lockdown. On average, around 2000 women use the Suraksha mobile app every month. But in April, only 906 women have used it while in May, 200 women have used the app which signifies the decrease in the number of sexual harassment crime against women, an official pointed out.

Bengaluru (Karnataka): The cases of sexual harassment against women in Bengaluru has shown a sharp decline in the past 50 days amid the corona-induced nationwide lockdown, an official said.

In view of the heinous rape case of a female veterinarian in Hyderabad, the Bangalore City Police had launched Suraksha, a mobile application for the safety of women. In case of trouble, the app sends the information to the command centre located at the city police commissioner’s office and the staffers alert the local Hoysala patrolling vehicles to take action immediately.

Generally, around 2000 women use the app every month. But in April, only 906 women have used it while in May, 200 women have used the app which signifies the decrease in the number of sexual harassment crime against women, an official source added.