Madhya Pradesh Sees Series of Disturbing Crimes Against Women and Rising Violence

Recent incidents in the state include rape, torture, blackmail, and threats, highlighting urgent safety and justice concerns.

A 17-year-old girl in Bhopal was allegedly raped by a relative following a secret marriage; the accused has been jailed under POCSO Act provisions.
A 32-year-old ASHA worker in Rajgarh was brutally tortured by her husband and in-laws, who burned her with a hot iron and rubbed chilli powder on her private parts; police have filed charges, but the accused are absconding.
In Gwalior, a man was arrested for drugging, raping, and blackmailing a 29-year-old woman he befriended on social media, using her photos as leverage for continued exploitation.
A rape accused, out on bail in Gwalior, threatened to throw acid on a 17-year-old victim and made her intimate photos and videos viral after she refused to settle the case.
Madhya Pradesh continues to report high rates of violence against women, with recent crimes underscoring the urgent need for systemic interventions and stricter law enforcement.