(ANSA) - New Delhi, March 11 - A rape epidemic is
continuing in India, according to figures presented to
parliament about the capital New Delhi Wednesday.
Over 290 cases of rape have been registered in the first
two months of this year, the government said.
Replying to a question on rising crimes against women in
the national capital, Minister of State for Home Affairs
Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said that 291 cases of rape were
registered in Delhi in January and February this year.
As many as 662 cases of assault on women with intent to
"outrage their modesty" too were registered during the period,
in addition to 212 cases of "insult to the modesty of women".
Rape epidemic continuing in India
Over 290 cases this year in New Delhi