
Cops alone can't stop rapes, says MP DGP, blames obscene content
Indore: Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana highlighted that police action alone is insufficient to prevent sexual assault cases, pointing to declining social values attributed to widespread access to explicit content through digital devices and internet connectivity.
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Addressing media Saturday about rising sexual assault cases, the DGP said, "There are many reasons why I believe this is happening - availability of internet, mobile phones, obscene content, alcohol. Through mobile phones, anyone can connect with anyone from anywhere. There is a serious decline in morality. There are many such reasons, and to expect the police to handle all of this alone is not possible."
Makwana said domestic supervision has weakened considerably.
"Within homes, people are no longer able to keep a watch on each other. Many of the boundaries have been broken, and the kind of obscenity being served through the internet from a young age is undoubtedly distorting children's minds. That, somewhere, is contributing to the increase in such crimes," he added.
'MP police neutralised 10 Naxals in past 6 months'
Speaking to journalists in Indore on Sunday after a comprehensive review meeting, DGP Makwana announced significant progress in anti-Naxal operations.
'In its fight against Naxalism, MP police have neutralised 10 Naxals in past six months alone — marking the highest such figure recorded in any single year in the state. Previously, the maximum number of Naxals eliminated in a year stood at six,' the DGP said.
The meeting included senior officials from Indore commissionerate and SP and DSP-ranked officers from all eight districts in Indore range. The DGP said, 'While Naxal problem remains widespread in Chhattisgarh, the issue in MP is restricted to Balaghat and Mandla. Among these, Balaghat continues to be most affected. In a major boost to the state's counter-insurgency efforts, 325 new posts have been approved in specialised anti-Naxal force.
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