New Delhi: Terrorists are using online
social networking as a tool to further their nefarious
designs, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
When asked whether online social networking has become a
a big tool for criminals and terrorists, Minister of state
for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said, "Yes Sir, The
criminals and terrorists are using online social networking.
"Delhi Police, however, is continuously upgrading its
technological strength by inducting latest components/gadget
to counter this challenge."
On the question of highest number of rapes reported from
the national capital as compared to other cities, Ramachandran
said, "According to Crime in India 2010, an annual NCRB
publication, it is a fact that maximum number of cases of rape
of women have come to light in Delhi city in comparison to the
35 major cities of the country."
"414 cases of rape were registered in Delhi during the
year 2010 which exceeded in comparison to Mumbai, Bangalore,
Lucknow and Patna by 220, 349, 362, and 389 respectively," he
said.
The Minister said it was not correct to say that Delhi
Police has negligent attitude towards such incidents.
"Delhi Police pays a focused attention towards
preventing crimes against women. Heinous crimes like rape are
handled with great sensitivity. Delhi Police has introduced
special measures to make the city safe for women," he said.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 16:40