The Tripura Pradesh Mahila Congress has raised serious concerns over what it described as a sharp rise in crimes against women in the state, including rape, sexual assault, kidnapping, and domestic violence, along with a growing sense of insecurity among women.

At a press conference held on Sunday, senior leaders including All India Mahila Congress General Secretary Linkim Hawkip and Tripura Pradesh Mahila Congress president Sarbani Ghosh Chakraborty, along with other party representatives, highlighted their concerns over the prevailing law and order situation.

The leaders alleged that women, children, and elderly citizens are increasingly unsafe in both public and private spaces. They cited what they described as alarming figures, claiming that Tripura recorded 206 rape cases, 19 molestation cases, 103 kidnapping cases, and 169 unnatural deaths in 2025. They further stated that in May alone there were seven rape cases, one sexual harassment case, and 40 unnatural deaths, while June had already seen seven rape cases and one murder.

The Mahila Congress also referred to several recent incidents, including the alleged kidnapping and rape of a schoolgirl in Anandnagar, the assault of a specially-abled woman in Kamalasagar, the death of a pregnant woman allegedly due to inadequate medical care at GB Hospital, and the sexual assault of a married woman in Bishalgarh.

They criticized remarks made by the Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission and a police official in connection with the mysterious death of Monisha Das at Shantiniketan Medical College, alleging that premature conclusions about suicide before the completion of the post-mortem could compromise the investigation.

The organization demanded the resignation of the State Women’s Commission Chairperson, reconstitution of the commission with impartial members, and a judicial inquiry into Monisha Das’s death. They also called for legal action against officials for making premature statements, and strict action against those involved in the alleged vandalism of a woman’s house in Badharghat.

The Mahila Congress urged the government to strengthen women’s safety measures and ensure impartial investigations, stressing that offenders must face strict legal consequences without political interference.

Indian National Congress’s Mahila Congress wing reiterated that restoring women’s safety and public trust in the justice system must be treated as an urgent priority.