KOHIMA — Nagaland recorded 14 rape victims among women and girls in 2024, according to the recently released Crime in India 2024 report published by the National Crime Records Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

According to the report, two of the victims were below six years of age, one was between 6–12 years, one between 12–16 years, one between 16–18 years, seven victims were in the 18–30 age group, and two victims were aged between 30–35 years.

The report stated that 11 offenders were identified, while three offenders remained unknown or unidentified.

Of the identified offenders, two were family members, while the remaining nine were family friends, neighbours, employers, or other persons known to the victims.

Nationwide, a total of 29,536 women and girls were reported as rape victims in 2024. The highest number of victims belonged to the 18–30 age group, accounting for 19,489 cases across the country.

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Other crimes against women reported in Nagaland during 2024 included nine cases of assault on women with intent to outrage modesty.

Of these, two victims were above 18 years of age, while seven were minors.

The report also recorded four cases of sexual harassment involving minor victims, and three cases of assault or use of criminal force with intent to disrobe, including two adult victims and one minor victim. One case of attempt to rape was also reported.

In addition, four cases of cruelty by husbands or relatives and three cases of kidnapping and abduction of women were registered during the year.