Rajasthan reports 19,600 crimes against women in six months, sparks political row
Jaipur: Rajasthan is witnessing a disturbing surge in crimes against minors and young girls, with state police headquarters data revealing that over 200 cases of gang rape were registered between January and June 2025.
The data, cited by The New Indian Express on Monday, further revealed that five girls were murdered after being raped during this period, while over 600 cases of sexual harassment were reported, underscoring a growing threat to women’s safety across the state.
In total, 19,600 criminal cases involving various atrocities against women were registered in Rajasthan until June this year. Police filed charge sheets in 5,359 cases, while 4,790 cases resulted in First Information Reports (FIRs), of which 4,613 were later closed as false. Investigations could not be carried out in 9,451 cases.
Families are increasingly alarmed, with many parents expressing reluctance to send their daughters to school or college. Incidents of dowry harassment further highlight the insecurity women face, even within the confines of their own homes.
The disclosure of these figures has sparked a political storm in Rajasthan, with former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot taking to X to question the current government, urging, “What is happening, Chief Minister? Please pay attention.”
Tensions intensified on Raksha Bandhan when a woman in Ajmer was allegedly murdered by her husband, a BJP leader, added the report. Gehlot voiced deep concern over the incident, accusing the government of failing to uphold law and order in the state.
In response, BJP Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot condemned the politicisation of crimes against women, calling it “very unfortunate” to use such incidents as a political tool. He asserted that criminal cases had declined by 10% under the Bhajanlal government, reflecting its commitment to women’s safety compared to the previous administration. “It is regrettable that Congress leaders are politicising a woman’s death,” he added.
ये तो प्रदेश में लॉ एंड ऑर्डर का हाल है। चाहे खास हो या आम कोई भी सुरक्षित नहीं है। जंगलराज के नारे के साथ लोगों को भड़का कर वोट मांगने वाली भाजपा अब लॉ एंड ऑर्डर के नाम पर चुप्पी साधे हुए है। इस प्रकार से इतना संगीन मर्डर हो जाना दिखाता है कि सरकार का इकबाल समाप्त हो चुका है।… pic.twitter.com/fhiKd1zBF8
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 10, 2025
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
