Andhra Pradesh sees 4.4% drop in crimes against women, says Home Minister

Crimes against women in Andhra Pradesh have decreased by 4.4 per cent, thanks to the efforts of the NDA government in the State, said Minister for Home Vangalapudi Anitha.

She was speaking at an awareness rally, taken out from Satyanarayanapuram signal point to Sivaji Gate, as part of Women’s Safety Week celebrations in Vijayawada on Monday (March 02, 2026). The Minister said that the health of a family depends on the health of a woman and ensuring women’s safety is the cornerstone in ensuring the safety of a society.

Stating that respect for a woman should begin at home, the Minister said that every child, irrespective of their gender, should be brought up without any discrimination. Boys, too, should be taught about responsibilities, she added.

The parents must instill confidence and courage in children to enable them to face any situation, the Minister said, pointing out that wealth should not be the only thing people should give their children.

She recalled that it was former Chief Minister late N.T. Rama Rao who introduced equal property rights for women to ensure their safety. A sexual offender sheet would be opened against those committing atrocities against women, the Minister said.

A.P. Women’s Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja, NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha, NTR Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu, and others participated in the event. During the rally, the Minister unveiled the ‘Shakti Team’ brochure.