GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 829

ANSWERED ON:27.11.2012

COMMUNAL RIOTS/VIOLENCE

(a) the details of the rise/decline in incidents of communal violence/riots reported along with the number of persons killed/injured, accused/arrested and action taken against them in the country during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(b) whether the Union Government has sought the views of the States on a proposal for enactment of a law in this behalf;

(c) if so, the details thereof along with the views submitted by the various State Governments and the action taken by the Union Government thereon; and

(d) the other measures taken by the Government to check such cases in future?

ANSWER

(a): “Police” and “Public Order” being State subjects under the Constitution of India, the responsibility of registration and prosecution of crime primarily rests with the respective State Governments. However, as per available information, the number of communal incidents in the country, State-wise, and the number of persons killed and injured due to such incidents during the last three years and this year are given in Annexure. Details like number of persons arrested and convicted are not maintained centrally.

(b): No, Madam.