The 2016 NCRB report, which, for the first time, has tabulated city-wise data on atrocities against Dalits, shows that a major chunk of crimes against Dalits involves the violation of women. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of crimes against women at 1065, of which 557 were rape cases. Rajasthan, which has recorded 5134 cases of crimes against Dalits in 2016, reported 641 cases of crimes against women. Andhra Pradesh too recorded 90 cases of rape against a total of 748 cases of crimes against Dalit women. Jaipur reported 43 cases of crimes against Dalit women, of which a majority were rape cases.

Source: Indian Express November 30, 2017 21:11 UTC