In a stark assessment of rising sexual violence in Madhya Pradesh, Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana has said that policing alone is insufficient to stem the tide of rape cases. Speaking to reporters after a high-level review meeting in Ujjain on Saturday, Makwana pointed to deeper societal issues—particularly the pervasive influence of pornography, mobile phones, internet access, and alcohol—as key contributors to the surge in crimes against women.
MP DGP Says Police Alone Can’t Curb Rising Rape Cases, ‘Pornography Is Being Served’
His comments come amid mounting national concern over women’s safety following the alleged gang-rape of a law student in Kolkata earlier this week—a case that has sparked outrage and political backlash across the country.
“The way pornography is being served on the internet, it is distorting the minds of children,” Makwana remarked, warning that the easy availability of obscene content is eroding social and moral boundaries. “There are many reasons behind the increasing incidents of rape. I believe the internet, mobile phones, pornographic material, and alcohol are playing a significant role,” he said, as quoted by news agency PTI.
The top cop emphasized that technology has created new channels of exposure that are difficult for families and society to regulate. “Today, through mobile phones, people are connecting from anywhere to anyone. This unrestricted access is contributing to a decline in moral values. The police cannot tackle this problem alone,” he added.
Makwana also lamented the loss of traditional oversight within families and schools. “Earlier, children listened to teachers and elders. Today, there is a lack of supervision at home—no one is able to keep an eye on each other. All limits are breaking.”
His comments come amid mounting national concern over women’s safety following the alleged gang-rape of a law student in Kolkata earlier this week—a case that has sparked outrage and political backlash across the country.
The data backs the concern. According to the Madhya Pradesh Home Department, the state has seen a sharp rise in rape cases. In 2020, 6,134 cases were registered. By 2024, that number had jumped to 7,294—marking a 19% increase. During the recent session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, the state government revealed that on average, 20 rape cases are being reported every day in 2024.
Makwana's statements underscore a broader call for collective responsibility—urging not just stronger law enforcement, but also societal introspection, better digital regulation, and renewed parental and institutional guidance to combat the crisis.
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