Maharashtra Police Issues SoPs For Investigation In Rape Cases

The Maharashtra Police released a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be followed mandatorily in rape cases investigation. On June 13, the police commissioners issued the circular, covering all aspects of rape investigations, including FIR registrations, submission of a charge-sheet, and measures, taken to prevent rape, molestation, and sexual assault cases against women. Furthermore, immediate action and hiding victim's identity from the media are in the SoP.