POCSO cases
Madhya Pradesh's Rising Child Crime Crisis: A Six-Year-Old's Tragic Case Highlights Systemic Failures
Nov 28, 2025 08:19 pm CST
India faces a growing child crime crisis with Madhya Pradesh at its epicenter, reporting 22,393 cases in 2023 alone. The recent brutal rape of a six-year-old girl in Raisen, which led to widespread protests and a dramatic police encounter with the accused, underscores the urgent need for improved child protection measures in a state where crime rates against children are nearly double the national average.
Alarming 9.2% Rise in Crimes Against Children: NCRB Data Reveals 177,335 Cases in 2023
Oct 01, 2025 02:37 am CST
The National Crime Records Bureau reports a disturbing 9.2% increase in crimes against children in India for 2023, with 177,335 cases registered nationwide. Kidnapping (45%) and POCSO offenses (38.2%) dominate the statistics, while most perpetrators were known to victims. Significant regional variations exist in both crime rates and justice system efficiency, with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh reporting the highest case numbers.