The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Empowerment of Women headed by Ms. Rajkumari Ratna Singh has stated that the mega cities like Delhi have become safe havens for criminals. It stated that the criminals and anti-social elements have scant regard for laws, law enforcement agencies and the legal system. The Committee criticised the tattered polic system alswo. The crimes against women have increased to 33,789 cases in 2011 from the 24,335 registered in 2010. Maximum cases have been registered in Delhi followed by Bangalore and Hyderabad.

How to change this harrowing situation is the immediate concern. The government, the police with the full support of the people have to tackle and put a stop to this heinous crimes.