20,245 rape cases registered in Assam since 2010: Himanta Biswa Sarma

July 20: Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in the floor of the Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday that a total of 20,245 cases of rape have been registered in the state from 2010 to 30 June, 2021. Out of this, 19 rape cases were registered against the family members and 4 by religious heads. The Chief Minister also informed that 1,12,478 cases of crime against women, 14,321 murders, 57,842 abductions, 283 mob lynchings, 111 cases of witch killing, 5,835 cases of drug trafficking and 2,920 dacoities were registered during this phase.

The Chief Minister stated this while replying to a question by AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam (senior) during the Budget session of the Assam State Legislative Assembly. The CM also informed that a total of 353 corruption related cases were recorded and 578 people were arrested in connection with them since 2010.