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The police are working out strategies, says S. Vijay Kumar The crime profile of Madurai city and district has not changed much in 2007 compared to last year but for a rise in the number of murders, a worrying factor which the law-enforcing agencies want to focus on next year. There is also a sharp increase in dowry deaths and dowry harassment cases. While the number of fatal road accidents has increased in the district by 56 (as on December 28), the percentage of crime detection in the city is not encouraging. Going by statistics, five ‘murder for gain’ cases were reported in the city and district this year as against nil last year. If the number of murders increased from 36 to 51 in the district, it was 24 in the city as against 23 in 2006. The police are working out strategies to closely monitor the activities of habitual offenders, step up surveillance on those released from prisons and make police more accessible. Dowry deaths and dowry harassment cases almost doubled forcing the police to think beyond legal action. The overall crime figures have come down appreciably in the district. The Superintendent of Police, T.S. Anbu, has intensified night rounds and vehicle checks in residential areas. “We are aiming at minimising road accidents on the National Highways. Road engineering proposals to enhance road safety have been sent to the district administration. Firm action will be taken to curb drunken driving, dazzling headlights and over-speeding which are the main causes for fatal accidents,” Mr. Anbu said. On the increasing dowry-related cases, he said though the police were registering cases, such disputes were referred to mediation centres for amicable settlement. “Professional counselling and active role by NGOs under the constant supervision of the Social Welfare Department can go a long way in resolving family disputes.” According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), R. Ramrajan, declining endurance level among the youth was the main cause of increasing dowry cases. Besides socio-economic factors, ego was also found to be a major cause of disputes among married people. “Prompt action in complaints of dowry and expeditious disposal of cases will help in controlling such offences.”
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