Are rapes in U.P. alarming?

The opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh especially congress are holding demonstrations and protests against rapes so as to suggest that U.P. tops the list of criminal states.

However, statistics reveal that the rape rate in U.P. is less than many other states. It is possible that many cases may not be reported because of stigma but almost the same social conditions prevail in other Indian states also.

However, even a single rape case is condemnable. It is heartening that a special drive is being launched against such crimes.

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