<p>Over 800 cases of rape were reported in the capital in the first six months of 2013, but Delhi Police insist that they are committed to providing a safer environment for women.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The gang rape of a 22-year-old photo-journalist in Mumbai on Friday has once again triggered an outrage across the country similar to what followed the gang rape of a 23-year-old para-medical student in the capital in December last year. <br /><br />According to Delhi Police, 806 cases of rape were reported from January 1 to June 30 compared to 706 cases registered during 2012. Most of the cases were reported from east Delhi, followed by south-east Delhi and south-west Delhi. Police, however, claims of solving 82 per cent of the cases within the first week and seven per cent in the second week of investigation.<br /><br />A senior police officer highlighted that vulnerable areas have been identified where pro-active policing is required in the interest of women’s safety. “Security audit of women’s hostels and paying guest accommodations are also being done,” he said. <br /><br />Hostel wardens and owners of paying guest accommodations have been advised regarding the shortfalls in security systems in place and measures required to be taken by them.<br /></p>
<p>Over 800 cases of rape were reported in the capital in the first six months of 2013, but Delhi Police insist that they are committed to providing a safer environment for women.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The gang rape of a 22-year-old photo-journalist in Mumbai on Friday has once again triggered an outrage across the country similar to what followed the gang rape of a 23-year-old para-medical student in the capital in December last year. <br /><br />According to Delhi Police, 806 cases of rape were reported from January 1 to June 30 compared to 706 cases registered during 2012. Most of the cases were reported from east Delhi, followed by south-east Delhi and south-west Delhi. Police, however, claims of solving 82 per cent of the cases within the first week and seven per cent in the second week of investigation.<br /><br />A senior police officer highlighted that vulnerable areas have been identified where pro-active policing is required in the interest of women’s safety. “Security audit of women’s hostels and paying guest accommodations are also being done,” he said. <br /><br />Hostel wardens and owners of paying guest accommodations have been advised regarding the shortfalls in security systems in place and measures required to be taken by them.<br /></p>
