Summary:
The state government's data suggests that Mumbai is witnessing a gradual rise in cases of rape, molestation, riot, and those lodged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. The reply also stated that molestation cases rose from 1,161 in 2013 to 1,616 in 2014 and 2,008 in 2015. In 2016, molestation cases in Mumbai stood at 2,180 and rose to 2,268 in the subsequent year to end at 2,586 in 2018. Fadnavis said all cases of offences against women and children were being investigated with sensitivity by the Mumbai police. "The confidence of women to report these cases even if it means going against their family and police..