Crime against women is relatively more in Haryana than in its neighbouring state of Punjab, said Panjab University (PU) Professor Dr Ajay Ranga in his research paper presented in the varsity.
Dr Ranga, a Senator and assistant professor in University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) said that of the eight lakh cases of crime against women reported in India from 2008 to 2012, a total of 22,000 cases were reported in Haryana, while 12,000 such cases were reported in Punjab. The data was collected from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), an government agency responsible for collecting and analysing crime data as defined by Indian Penal Code.
It was found that maximum number of crimes committed against women in both states have been those of cruelty by the husband or any relative of the husband, followed by cases of abduction and rape, respectively.
The data also indicated that in 2012, around 700 rape cases were registered in each state.
"The ground reality is far more serious in the states, as most cases often go unreported because of societal pressure and absence of trust towards the local police," said Dr Ranga, while adding that women are still largely considered a symbol of family honour in the region, which is one of the major cause behind such crimes.
While, discussing the comparatively lesser crime against women in Punjab, Dr Ranga said, "There has been strict adherence to principles of Sikhism which calls for respect of women and the considerable impact of Westernisation has played a significant role. In Haryana, it is the Khap Panchayat, notorious for issuing diktats in honour killings, which continue to play a dominant role," said Dr Ranga.
"Despite being declared illegal by the Supreme Court, the decisions of these bodies, continue to affect the state government and the people who abide by it," he added
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