India, March 4 -- NCP (SP) Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule criticised the Maharashtra government for the rise in crimes against women and said those in power must adopt a more sensitive approach to victims of such cases. Sule on Monday visited the Swargate ST stand along with city-based leaders of the party. She also inspected the area where the rape incident took place and later interacted with the media.

Speaking on the issue, Sule said, "Data shows that crimes, including those against women, have risen in the last few months. Today, a police officer was attacked with a koyta. The stalking and harassment incident with the daughter of Union Minister Raksha Khadse in Jalgaon that came to light yesterday is also shocking."

Sule took a round in...