(a) the number of crimes reported in Delhi during 2001, till date district-wise;
(b) whether this number is less or more in comparison to the corresponding period of 2000 ;
(c) if so, the number of cases solved/pending during the said period ; and
(d) the steps taken to curb crimes in Delhi ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a): The requisite information is given in the attached statement.
(b): during the year 2001 (upto October 31,2001), 44626 IPC cases were reported as against 46799 cases reported in the corresponding period of the preceding year, thus showing a decline of 4.64%.
(c): As against 44626 IPC cases reported during the year 2001 (upto October, 2001), 24343 cases were worked out in the same period.
(d): The steps taken by Delhi Police to improve the law and order situation in the National Capital Territory of Delhi include intensification of beat patrolling; posting of armed pickets at strategic points; strengthening of intelligence network; close watch on and frequent raids at the suspected hide-outs of criminals and terrorists; verification of antecedents of domestic servants and tenants; increased surveillance on history sheeters; coordination meetings with officers of neighbouring states; meeting with members of Residents Welfare Associations; formation of anti-terrorist cell in each police district; and deployment of police personnel in plain clothes in running buses, market places, business places and other crime-prone places.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.292 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 20.11.2001.
NAME OF THE DISTRICT TOTAL NUMBER OF IPC CASES REPORTED (UPTO OCTOBER 31,2001)
NORTH 3318 NORTH-WEST 8368 CENTRAL 3119 NEW DELHI 2184 EAST 3788 NORTH-EAST 2827 SOUTH 8664 SOUTH-WEST 4479 WEST 6010 IGI AIRPORT 519 CRIME & RAILWAYS 1350
TOTAL 44626