Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Sharan Majhi on Monday informed the Assembly that 2,994 cases of rape and 7,382 cases of molestation were reported in the state last year.
A total of 33,021 cases of crimes against women were registered at various police stations across Odisha in 2025, Majhi said in response to a written question from BJD legislator Prasanna Acharya.
The Chief Minister said that 1,183 cases of sexual harassment, 115 cases of attempted rape, 1,448 cases of public nudity of women, 7,378 cases of kidnapping of women, 127 voyeurism, 4,361 cases of dowry torture and 5,419 cases of non-dowry torture were reported in the state last year.
Similarly, 757 cases of eve teasing, 702 cases under Section 69 of the BNS, two under Section 68 of the BNS, 485 stalking cases, one attempted acid attack case, 111 cases of women trafficking, 145 dowry murders and 77 dowry-related suicides were also recorded in 2025, Majhi said.
The Chief Minister said several steps have been taken to prevent crimes against women, including rape, in the state.
The Bhubaneswar-based Crimes Against Women and Children Wing monitors the investigation of important and sensitive cases related to crimes against women and classifies them as “red flag” cases. He stated that the wing appoints an investigation officer to periodically follow up on sensitive cases and developments in the court.
He added that investigation officers have been asked to expedite investigations in such cases.
Units investigating crimes against women operate in different regions. These units investigate important and sensitive cases.
The Integrated Anti-Human Trafficking Unit operates in all 36 police districts and another unit in the CAW&CW. He added that these units investigate cases of missing women and children.
In addition, Mahila and Sishu offices work to prevent crimes against women and children, Majhi said.
The Prime Minister also noted that his government has taken several other steps, including installing surveillance cameras in public places, constructing hostels and toilets for women, appointing special public prosecutors for cases of crimes against women and children, and awareness campaigns in rural areas.
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