Rape incident on rise in Mizoram
Aizawl, Nov 27 (UNI) Mizoram is witnessing a steady rise in crime including offences against women.
A statewide crime study conducted by the state police revealed that incidents of rape recorded at 60 this year which were 34 last year while incidences of misappropriation of public funds had also increased this year.
The number of cases related to misappropriation of public funds increased to 28 this year and cheating cases registered till October last were 69.
The study also stated that cases under Indian Penal Code decreased by 17 per cent between January and October last while non-IPC cases went down by 38 per cent in comparison to the figure for the corresponding period last year.
IGP, Mizoram, Lalsangzuala Sailo stressed the need for stringent enforcement of discipline in the force.
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