94% surge in sexual crimes against children in India

New Delhi – According to the Into the Light Index 2025 report by Childlight Global Child Safety Institute, cases of sexual crimes against children in India rose by 94% between 2017 and 2022. The number of cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act increased from 33,210 to 64,469. The report described this surge as a “global humanitarian tragedy”. Despite the rising figures, conviction rates are over 90%, reflecting robust legal action and reporting mechanisms.

🚨 Shocking Rise! Child sex crimes in India up 94% (2017–2022) – Childlight Global Child Safety Report 2025

📊 POCSO cases jumped from 33,210 to 64,469 – termed a “global humanitarian tragedy.”

👧 1 in 8 children in India, Nepal & Sri Lanka faced sexual abuse before 18.

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— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) October 18, 2025

1.The survey covering India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka found that 1 in 8 children reported experiencing sexual assault or rape before the age of 18. Across these three countries, an estimated 5.4 million children are affected, representing 12.5% of the total child population.

2.In 2024, the highest number of child sexual abuse material cases in South Asia were reported from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, with India alone reporting over 2 million incidents.

Crime statistics against children

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported that in 2023, crimes against children stood at 39.9 per 100,000 child population, up from 36.6 in 2022. Among these cases, 45% involved abduction and 38.2% were registered under POCSO laws.

Most offenders were known to the victims. Out of 40,434 cases, 39,076 involved acquaintances: 3,224 cases by family members, 15,146 by other known persons, and 20,706 by friends.

Editorial Perspective

This is shameful for India ! The nation’s moral depravity has reached such extremes that even children are not spared. To prevent such incidents, alongside capital punishment, society must be disciplined and guided towards righteous living. Since the current secular system fails to ensure this, a Hindu Rashtra is necessary !