Odisha has reported 37,611 cases of crime against women since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) assumed power in the State, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Monday (September 22, 2025).
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Responding to a query from Congress MLA Sofia Firdous, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, who also holds the Home portfolio, said that between June 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025, a total of 37,611 cases of crimes against women — including rape, attempt to rape, molestation, sexual harassment, and public disrobing — were registered in the State.
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Molestation topped the list with 9,181 cases, followed by abduction of women (8,227), non-dowry torture (6,134), and dowry torture (5,464). During the same period, 2,933 rapes and 1,278 cases of sexual harassment were reported, along with 2,161 incidents of public disrobing.
