Human rights violation: 205 cases against policemen in 2012

October 25, 2013 10:52

There has been a sudden spurt in the number of cases registered against policemen for alleged human rights violations across the country, with 205 last year alone, according to the National Crime Records Bureau.

The total number of cases registered against the men in uniform was 205 last year, much higher than data of 2011 and 2010, which stood at 72 and 37 respectively, NCRB data said.

However, of the 205 cases, only 19 personnel were charge sheeted and none were convicted last year. Assam registered the maximum cases at 102, whereas Delhi registered 75 last year for violation of human rights.

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