95% rapes committed by men known to victim: NCRB

In almost 95 out of every 100 cases of rape registered in the country last year, the culprits were known to their victims, according to a report by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB).

In almost 95 out of every 100 cases of rape registered in the country last year, the culprits were known to their victims, according to a report by the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB).

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The report titled “Crime in India 2013” says that out of a total of 33,707 cases of rape registered, in 31,807 cases (94.4%) the culprits were known to their victims.

Neighbours constituted 33.9% of the accused, while 7.3% were related to the victim. The report also said the number of ‘incest rapes’ were on the rise.