Question : LAW ORDER SITUATION IN DELHI

(a) whether it is a fact that the law and order situation in Delhi is deteriorating in view of the recent spurt in crimes in the city;

(b) if so, the details of various crimes reported during that last one year and till date, crime-wise, month-wise, district-wise;

(c) the number of persons arrested/punished in this regard during the said period;

(d) whether a study by any agency has been made to find out the reasons for increase in the crimes in the city;

(e) if so, the details in this regard; and

(f) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve law and order in the city?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a): No, Sir. In fact during the year 2000, 56249 IPC related cases were reported in Delhi as against 59147 IPC cases reported in the year 1999.

(b): The requisite information is given in the attached statement.

(c): During the year 2000, 47870 persons were arrested by Delhi Police and 3074 persons were convicted. LOK SABHA U.Q.NO.43 FOR ANSWER ON 20.02.2001.

(d)&(e): The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has been entrusted with the task of analysing the crime trend and identifying crime prone areas etc to work out strategies for combating crimes.

(f): 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 stretegic 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; increased surveillance on history sheeters; coordination meeting with officers of neighbouring States; meetings 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.