Nagpur logs 195 rape and 347 molestation cases from January to September 2026

How safe are women and young girls in Nagpur? Police figures for the sub-capital have emerged that contrast sharply with official claims on women's safety. From January to September 2026, 195 cases of rape and 347 cases of molestation of women were registered in the city.

Zone 4 led in rape cases with 41, including 14 at Hudkeshwar police station, the highest, and 10 at Nandanvan. Zone 6 registered 39 cases, including 13 at Jaripatka and 9 at Navin Kamptee.

Zone 2 led in molestation cases with 84. Gittikhadan police station recorded the highest number, 30, followed by Mankapur with 22. MIDC registered 20 cases, Hudkeshwar 18 and Jaripatka 16.

The picture is most worrying for minor girls. This year 119 cases of rape and offences under the POCSO Act against girls were registered, with the highest number in Zone 6 at 29, followed by 23 in Zone 4 and 21 in Zone 5.

There were also 86 cases of molestation of minor girls. According to police figures, Zone 6 recorded 19 and Zones 3 and 4 recorded 18 each.

However, many victims avoid filing complaints for fear of disrepute and because of social pressure, while some cases are suppressed through mutual settlement. The actual numbers could therefore be higher.

The question is what the ground reality is behind the claims on women's safety when women and young girls are both unsafe in the sub-capital.