Muslims, dalits and tribals make up 53% of all prisoners in India

[narcon]

NEW DELHI: Muslims, dalits and adivasis — three of the most vulnerable sections of Indian society — make up more than half of India's prison population, according to an official report on prisons released this month. Although the proportion of these three communities in India adds up to about 39%, their share amongst prisoners is considerably higher at 53%.

India had 4.2 lakh people in prison in 2013. Nearly 20% of them were Muslims although the share of Muslims in India's population is about 13% according to Census 2001. Religion-wise data from Census 2011 is yet to be released but it is unlikely to be much different. Dalits make up 22% of prisoners, almost one in four. Their proportion in population is about 17% according to Census 2011. While adivasis make up 11% of prisoners, their share in the general population is 9%.

Most experts say that this disturbing trend is not because these communities commit more crimes. Rather, it arises because they are economically and socially under-privileged, unable to fight costly cases or often even pay for bail. Some say that these communities are targeted with false cases.

Muslims, dalits and tribals make up 53% of all prisoners in India - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site

 

[SarthakGanguly]

NEW DELHI: Muslims, dalits and adivasis — three of the most vulnerable sections of Indian society — make up more than half of India's prison population, according to an official report on prisons released this month. Although the proportion of these three communities in India adds up to about 39%, their share amongst prisoners is considerably higher at 53%.

India had 4.2 lakh people in prison in 2013. Nearly 20% of them were Muslims although the share of Muslims in India's population is about 13% according to Census 2001. Religion-wise data from Census 2011 is yet to be released but it is unlikely to be much different. Dalits make up 22% of prisoners, almost one in four. Their proportion in population is about 17% according to Census 2011. While adivasis make up 11% of prisoners, their share in the general population is 9%.

Most experts say that this disturbing trend is not because these communities commit more crimes. Rather, it arises because they are economically and socially under-privileged, unable to fight costly cases or often even pay for bail. Some say that these communities are targeted with false cases.

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Muslims, dalits and tribals make up 53% of all prisoners in India - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site

Shame on India.

We should release them till the percentages are similar to the ones among the general population. Or we can arrest more of the rest to make up.

Anyway, criminals are in jail. Their background does not matter.

 

[Roybot]

NEW DELHI: Muslims, dalits and adivasis — three of the most vulnerable sections of Indian society — make up more than half of India's prison population, according to an official report on prisons released this month. Although the proportion of these three communities in India adds up to about 39%, their share amongst prisoners is considerably higher at 53%.

India had 4.2 lakh people in prison in 2013. Nearly 20% of them were Muslims although the share of Muslims in India's population is about 13% according to Census 2001. Religion-wise data from Census 2011 is yet to be released but it is unlikely to be much different. Dalits make up 22% of prisoners, almost one in four. Their proportion in population is about 17% according to Census 2011. While adivasis make up 11% of prisoners, their share in the general population is 9%.

Most experts say that this disturbing trend is not because these communities commit more crimes. Rather, it arises because they are economically and socially under-privileged, unable to fight costly cases or often even pay for bail. Some say that these communities are targeted with false cases.

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Muslims, dalits and tribals make up 53% of all prisoners in India - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site

Muslims are close to 35% of Indian population according to @mujhaidind , so 20% of prison population is not too bad.

 

[narcon]

Shame on India.

We should release them till the percentages are similar to the ones among the general population. Or we can arrest more of the rest to make up.

Say the same thing to British and French authorities too.
And then break your head against the wall.
And before that - Respect Indian Judiciary!

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

Shame on India.

We should release them till the percentages are similar to the ones among the general population. Or we can arrest more of the rest to make up.

You should do that right away, sir.

 

[TejasMk3]

I think Brahmins, other upper castes and Christians are under represented in prisons, perhaps we should have reservations for them to make the numbers equal

 

[Parul]

With Communal Government in Centre, this number is only going to increase.

 

[Roybot]

Shame on India.

We should release them till the percentages are similar to the ones among the general population. Or we can arrest more of the rest to make up.

What's funny is the fact that they used 2001 census figures and compared it to 2013 prison statistics, amazing objectivity from TOI

 

[SarthakGanguly]

What's funny is the fact that they used 2001 census figures and compared it to 2013 prison statistics, amazing objectivity from TOI

It is Times of India. No surprises there.

 

[SpArK]

You should do that right away, sir.

I will send him to prisons and make him release all.

 

[Parul]

You should do that right away, sir.

It can only be done under Congress and Samajvadi Party's Rule, until then none can't help it.

 

[nair]

What's funny is the fact that they used 2001 census figures and compared it to 2013 prison statistics, amazing objectivity from TOI

They seems to have some serious analysts working for them........

 

[Icewolf]

Dalit, Muslims, and tribals need another 1947

 

[Chinese-Dragon]

They seems to have some serious analysts working for them........

It was me, I wrote that analysis for them, using the pen name 陳先生。

 

[PoKeMon]

With Communal Government in Centre, this number is only going to increase.

I am yet to receive my goodies parcel from government for being upper caste Hindu!!