The increasing number of complaints is a matter of concern and requires the government to take effective measures to curb such crimes against women. The rise in the number of cases at workplaces was due to increased awareness about the 2013 POSH Act that helps women prohibit or protect themselves from sexual harassment. Internally, women are now reporting the matters to the committee which was not the case earlier.
Crime against women in state up 140% over 5 years
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