Odisha reported the highest number of incidents of assault or use of criminal force on women with intent to disrobe in 2023, registering 1,978 cases under IPC Section 354B, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 1,750, according to the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

The state also recorded the second-highest number of cases of assault on women with an intent to outrage their modesty.

While Rajasthan topped the list with 6,758 cases under Section 354 of IPC in 2023, Odisha came second with 5,937 such incidents, NCRB data said.

In terms of crime rate per lakh population, Odisha ranked first with 25.8 per cent, followed by Rajasthan at 17.1 per cent.

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Overall Crime Figures in Odisha

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