Archive · 30 May 2025
Nagpur Police Stations Report No Female Arrests in Two Months
In Nagpur, India, a study showed that 12 police stations did not arrest any women between March and April 2025.
While 892 men were arrested, only 40 women were.
Police say they typically don't arrest people for minor offenses.
Some think this suggests low female crime, but others worry there might be underreporting or reluctance to file complaints against women.
The data raises questions about how the police are dealing with reported crimes, especially those involving women.
12 out of 33 police stations in Nagpur recorded zero female arrests between March and April 2025.
A total of 40 women were arrested citywide compared to 892 men during the same period.
Stations like Bajaj Nagar, Beltarodi, and others did not arrest any women.
Police officials stated that they generally do not arrest individuals for offenses punishable with less than seven years of imprisonment.
Some inspectors noted the low female arrest numbers might be due to the absence of complaints against women.
- Who
- 12 police stations in Nagpur, India, the Maharashtra police and the individuals involved in the reported crimes.
- What
- 12 police stations reported zero female arrests in a two-month period, from March 1 to April 30, 2025.
- When
- March 1 to April 30, 2025
- Where
- Nagpur, India
- Why
- Possible reasons include a lower rate of female involvement in reported crimes, how offenses are addressed, and the handling of cases punishable with less than seven years of imprisonment.
Potential Underreporting
Enforcement Practices
Reasons for Low Female Arrests
Potential Underreporting
Low arrest numbers may indicate underreporting or societal reluctance to file complaints against women.
Enforcement Practices
Some police officials suggest the low arrest numbers reflect the handling of non-serious offenses and absence of complaints.
- Total Police Stations Analyzed
- 33
- Police Stations with Zero Female Arrests
- 12
- Time Period
- March 1 to April 30, 2025
- Total Male Arrests
- 892
- Total Female Arrests
- 40