Over 1,000 rapes reported in Karnataka in 2013

July 4, 2014

Bangalore, Jul 4: The state reported 1,061 cases of rapes in 2013 — the maximum in the last three years. This includes 563 cases of rape on minors. However, only 26 persons were convicted of rape last year. And the number of rape accused convicted in the first half of this year is zero.

The information was provided by home minister KJ George while replying to C Motamma (Congress) in the legislative council on Thursday. The first half of 2014 has already reported 476 cases of rapes, including 325 cases of rape on minors.

Admitting that the acquittal rate was high, George said the government was planning to set up a board to train public prosecutors to fight the cases better.

VS Ugrappa (Congress) said the maximum time allowed to file charge sheet after registration of cases should be reduced to 30 days from the current 90, to make the case stronger and reduce the acquittal rate in rape cases.

Chief minister Siddaramaiah announced that an expert committee comprising legal luminaries would be constituted to suggest preventive measures to be taken to avoid rapes. He said the panel would also be asked to suggest ways and means for speedy disposal of rape cases and stringent penal clauses.

Siddaramaiah said the state government has already issued an order to set up 10 fast-track courts to try cases of crimes against women. "The move is awaiting High Court's nod," he said.

The legislature committee on women and child welfare, which looked into issues such as increasing incidents of rape, atrocity, domestic violence, child marriage and exhibition of obscene films, had last year recommended that those committing crimes against women be booked under the Goonda Act and issued non-bailable warrant.

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QR-code tips power Mangaluru's major drug bust: 25 arrested in 2 weeks

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December 16,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 16: The Mangaluru City police have significantly escalated their campaign against drug trafficking, arresting 25 individuals and booking 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act between November 30 and December 13. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of illicit substances, including 685.6 grams of MDMA and 1.5 kg of ganja.

The success of this recent drive has been significantly boosted by the city’s innovative, QR code-based anonymous reporting system.

"The anonymous reporting system has received an encouraging response. Several recent arrests were made based on inputs received through this system, helping police tighten the noose around drug peddlers," said the City Police Commissioner.

The latest arrests contribute to a robust year-to-date record, underscoring the police's relentless commitment to combating the drug menace.

Up to December 14 this year, the police have registered a total of 107 cases of drug peddling, leading to the arrest of 219 peddlers. Furthermore, they have booked 562 cases of drug consumption, resulting in the arrest of 671 individuals.

The scale of the seizure for the year reflects the magnitude of the problem being tackled: police have seized 320.6 kg of ganja worth ₹88.7 lakh and 1.4 kg of MDMA valued at ₹1.2 crore. Other significant seizures include hydro-weed ganja worth ₹94.7 lakh and cocaine worth ₹1.9 lakh, among others.

The Commissioner emphasized a policy of rigorous enforcement: "We ensure that peddlers are caught red-handed so that they cannot later dispute the case or claim innocence."

To counter the rising trend of substance abuse among youth, the Mangaluru City police have rolled out uniform guidelines for random drug testing across educational institutions.

As part of the drive, tests were conducted in approximately 100 institutions, screening an estimated 5,500 to 6,000 students in the first phase. 20 students tested positive for drug consumption during the initial screening.

Students who tested positive have been provided counselling and are scheduled for re-testing in the second quarter. The testing will also be expanded to students not covered in the first phase. In a move to ensure strict implementation, police personnel were deployed in mufti in some institutions. Reiterating a zero-tolerance stance, the Commissioner confirmed that random testing will continue, and colleges have also been instructed to conduct drug tests at the time of admission to deter substance abuse from an early stage.

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