Cases lodged
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2021:
At least 35 cases of atrocities against women and children have been registered at Imphal East Women Police Station alone this year.
Reportedly, the cases include one case of attempt to murder, two cases of kidnapping, four cases of rape, another four cases of physical assault, one case of cruelty by husband and 23 POCSO cases.
Among the 23 POCSO cases, one has been transferred to Imphal West Women Police Station while Imphal East Women Police Station chargesheeted eight.
It may be mentioned that women police stations in every district were set up in April, 2014 by the State Home Department.
Since the set up, women police officers and personnel are working not less than their male counterparts.