Mumbai Sees 8.7% Drop In Rape Cases, 11.5% Decline In Molestation Cases In 2026; Lawyers Question Women's Safety

Mumbai recorded an 8.7% decline in rape cases and an 11.5% fall in molestation cases between January and August 2026 compared with last year. Police also registered 238 cases involving sexual ... Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-sees-87-drop-in-rape-cases-115-decline-in-molestation-cases-in-2026-lawyers-question-womens-safety