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**Madhya Pradesh Police Chief Blames Pornography, Internet for Rising Rape Cases**

**Bhopal, India – June 29, 2025** – Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana sparked controversy on Sunday by attributing the state’s rising rate of rape to factors beyond law enforcement’s control, including pornography, the internet, and alcohol consumption.

Speaking after a review meeting for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, DGP Makwana asserted that these influences are eroding societal morality and contributing to the increase in sexual assault cases. He lamented the accessibility of “vulgarity” online and claimed that children’s minds are being “distorted” by pornographic content.

“The way pornography is being served on the internet, the minds of children are getting distorted,” Makwana stated to reporters. “There are many reasons behind the increasing incidents of rape. I think it includes internet, mobile phones, availability of pornographic material and alcohol… It is not possible for police alone to deal with it.”

Makwana also mentioned a decline in parental and teacher authority, and the breakdown of traditional social boundaries.

The DGP’s comments come amid growing concern over the rising incidence of sexual assault in Madhya Pradesh. Government data presented to the State Assembly revealed 7,294 rape cases were reported in 2024, averaging approximately 20 cases per day, a 19% increase from 2020. The statistics also highlighted a significant increase in rape cases within tribal regions, with Jhabua district reporting the highest increase in the state. Cases among the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community have risen by 26% over the last five years.

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