An Exploratory Study on Crime against Scheduled Tribes in Southern States of India

The paper discussed status of crime against Scheduled Tribes in Southern States of India. It has found that number of crimes registered in Telangana is comparatively higher than the other states of the region. Rate of total crime against STs is highest in Kerala followed by Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Incidences of attempt to commit murder is highest in Karnataka followed by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Incidences of simple hurt, grievous hurt, assault on women with intent to outrage her modesty, sexual harassment, and assault or use of criminal force on women with intent to disrobe are also higher in Karnataka. There are incidences of voyeurism in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The incidences and victims of kidnapping and abduction against scheduled tribes are higher in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. There are no incidence of kidnapping and abduction of women to compel her for marriage in southern states except Andhra Pradesh. There are no incidences of procuration of minor girls against scheduled tribes in any state of the region. Incidences and victims of rape against scheduled tribes is highest in Telangana followed by Karnataka and Kerala. Karnataka is the only state have the incidences and victims of Robbery. Therefore, government of the concern states should implement policies for reducing crimes against scheduled tribes.