Have you ever been stalked by someone you don’t know? Whether you’re a college student, a working professional, or a housewife, you’re likely to be stalked on a regular basis in India. The perpetrators usually loiter out in the neighbourhood, outside offices and schools, and so on.
Some women avoid going out alone in public because they are afraid of being stalked.
Some of them prefer male companionship, while others dress modestly to avoid unwanted attention.
Stalking is a criminal offence in India, whether it be physical or technological stalking via phone calls, text messages, or emails. It carries a sentence of one to three years in prison.
“Whoever monitors a person’s use of the internet, email, or any other form of electronic communication that results in a fear of violence, or interferes with such person’s mental tranquilly, commits the offence of stalking,” according to a Hindustan Times storey. Why do some women choose to ignore their stalkers instead of reporting them to the authorities? It is mainly because they are afraid of approaching the police or believe that the police will not assist them.
Did you know that you can solve this problem by making an online complaint? Women who are stalked can report the incident to the National Commission for Women (NCW), who would then contact the police. This complaint can be filed by any woman in India. The Commission then requests that the police speed the probe. In serious cases, the commission appoints an inquiry committee, which conducts an on-the-spot investigation, interviews witnesses, gathers evidence, and so on. To aid the investigation, the Commission has the authority to call the accused, witnesses, and police documents. Visit this page for more information.
In Delhi, a woman can phone 1096 if she is being stalked. The NCW can be reached by phoning 0111-23219750 for women throughout the rest of India.
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