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As per the statistics, Thiruvananthapuram witnessed 1,792 crimes against women -- the highest in the state -- in 2019. In the wake of the increasing number of crimes against women, police have stepped up pink patrolling in rural areas to assist women in distress. More night walksAccording to social activist and chairperson of the Local Complaints Committee advocate J Sandhya, the rate of crimes against women increases by the year. As part of its effort to ensure the safety and inclusion of women in public spaces, the Women and Child Development Department has organised ‘Night Walk’, an initiative that primarily aims at alleviating fear among the women to travel freely at night. Self-defence classesAshokan said the high population density in rural areas is another factor for the increase in crimes..