Haryana Police Intensifies Crackdown on Crime, Records 14.62% Crime Reduction in 2024 Compared to 2023; 23,341 Fewer FIRs Registered
Significant Decline in Crimes Against Women: Rape cases down by 19.24%, Attempt to Rape by 43.72%, Eve-teasing by 36.82%, and Dowry Deaths by 14%
1979 Hotspots and 443 Vulnerable Routes Identified for Women’s Safety in the State
Police Assistance Reaches Within 6 Minutes 41 Seconds of Receiving Complaints on the Haryana Police Helpline
Significant Reduction in SC/ST Act Atrocities Cases: 35.35% Decline Recorded, 4,943 Rowdies Identified
Curbs on Drug Trafficking: 3331 Cases Registered under the NDPS Act, 5094 Criminals Arrested, Including 950 Major Traffickers of Commercial Quantity
13288 Individuals and 3134 Missing Children Reunited with Their Families; 1378 Child Beggars and 1565 Child Labourers Rescued
Success in Tackling Gangs: 1201 Criminals of 402 Gangs Apprehended, 2106 Cases Solved, and 460 Most Wanted Criminals Arrested
Chandigarh, January 3. Haryana Police is taking strict cognizance to prevent crime in Haryana, resulting in a significant decline in murder cases. In 2023, a total of 1,042 cases were registered, while in 2024, only 950 cases were recorded. This is the first time in 15 years that such a decline in murder cases has been observed in the Haryana state. This data indicates a remarkable reduction in murder cases in the state.
Providing information in this regard, Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur said that due to the concerted efforts of the Haryana Police to control crime, a 14.62% decrease in crime has been observed in 2024 compared to 2023. In 2023, 1,59,610 cases were registered, while in 2024, 1,36,269 cases were registered, which is 23,341 fewer than the previous year. This figure indicates a decline in crime. Thus, 23,341 fewer cases were registered in 2024 compared to last year. Similarly, in 2024, there has been a decrease in crime against women in the state compared to 2023, such as a 19.24% decline in rape cases, 43.27% less cases of attempts to rape, 36.83% less incidents of eve-teasing, and 14% fewer dowry deaths.
Women’s Safety a Priority – 1979 Hotspots and 443 Sensitive Routes Are Identified: The DGP Shatrujeet Kapur said that necessary steps are being taken in the Haryana state to ensure women’s safety. To provide a safe environment for women, 1979 crowded hotspot areas and 443 sensitive locations have been identified in the state where the possibility of eve-teasing is relatively high. 1381 CCTV cameras have been installed on these routes, and police personnel have been specially deployed at these sensitive locations and routes to take swift action against harassers, resulting in a significant decline in crimes against women. Police assistance is being provided within approximately 6 minutes and 41 seconds after receiving complaints on the Haryana Police helpline 112, which was 16 minutes 14 seconds at the time of its launch in 2021.
This year, the number of rape cases, which were 1772 in 2023, has decreased to 1431. Thus, a significant 19.24% decline has been recorded in these cases, which is the lowest in the last 7 years. Similarly, a considerable decline has also been recorded in cases of attempted rape. In 2023, a total of 199 cases were registered, while in 2024, a total of 112 cases were registered, resulting in a significant 43.72% decline. This level of cases was seen in 2015. A significant decline has also been observed in eve-teasing cases. In 2023, a total of 2265 cases were registered, while in 2024, a total of 1431 cases were registered, resulting in a 36.82% decrease. The crime rate per lakh individuals in eve-teasing cases in 2023 was 7.5, which has now decreased to 4.7. A 14% decline has also been recorded in dowry death cases.
Similarly, to strengthen the sense of security among women, the Haryana Police has launched a Trip Monitoring Service. Women travelling alone can avail this service by simply making a call to 112. To avail of this facility, a woman only needs to call 112 and inform about the time and location of her journey. Till date, 114 women have used this service. The Haryana Police team monitors the journey until the woman reaches her destination safely. Apart from this, a database of public transport such as autos, etc. is being prepared by affixing unique numbers inside and outside the vehicles. Through this unique number, the Haryana Police has access to the complete details of the vehicle driver, such as name, address, mobile number, etc. So far, the Haryana Police has prepared a database of 83% of such vehicles across the state.
Significant Decline in SC/ST Act Cases: In 2023, a total of 1539 cases were registered, while in 2024, a total of 995 cases were registered. Thus, a significant 35.35% decline has been recorded. The Haryana Police has so far identified 4943 rowdies who are constantly monitored to take necessary precautions before an incident occurs and to maintain a sense of security among the general public.
Significant Decline in Other Crimes: The DGP Shatrujeet Kapur said that a massive decline has also been observed in other crimes in the state. In 2023, a total of 122 cases of robbery were registered, while in 2024, only 74 such cases were reported. Thus, a 39.34% decline has been observed in robbery cases. This is the first time in the last twenty years that such a decline has been seen. In 2023, a total of 17,860 vehicles were stolen, which has decreased to 15,577 in 2024. Thus, a significant 12.78% decline has been recorded in motor vehicle theft cases. This level of decline in motor vehicle cases was last seen in 2016. In 2023, a total of 487 cases of extortion were registered, while in 2024, a total of 416 cases were registered resulting, in a decrease of 14.58% in such cases.
A decrease of 657 road accidents has been recorded in 2024 compared to 2023. Along with this, there has also been a decrease of 279 deaths in road accidents in 2024 compared to 2023, and 432 fewer people were injured. A record decline has also been observed in fatal road accidents. In 2023, a total of 4652 cases occurred, which has decreased to 4389 this year, which is 5.65% less than the previous year. A decrease of 657 road accidents and 279 deaths in road accidents has been recorded in 2024 compared to 2023. This is the first time in the last ten years that such a decline has been observed in road accident cases. He said that in 2024, the Haryana Police conducted 2366 road safety awareness campaigns in which 3 lakh 16 thousand 414 children and individuals participated. Similarly, the Haryana Police conducted campaigns to ensure compliance with lane driving rules in the state, in which challans were issued to 3,86,266 vehicle drivers violating lane driving rules.
Intensive Checking Campaigns and Operation Aakraman: Mr. Kapur said that nakas (checkpoints) are set up at different locations at night to keep an eye on suspicious and criminal-minded individuals. During this time, vehicles passing through the roads are checked intensively. Regularly, operations like ‘Operation Aakraman’ are conducted with the aim of breaking the backbone of crime and criminals. During these operations, teams across the state conduct raids and arrest criminals. In 2024, 10 such operations were conducted, registering 4239 FIRs and arresting 8307 criminals. The Haryana Police has successfully solved 2106 cases by apprehending 1201 criminals from 402 gangs in 2024, and 460 most wanted criminals have been sent behind bars.
A crackdown has also been initiated against drug traffickers. Under the NDPS Act, 3331 cases were registered and 5094 criminals were arrested, including 950 major traffickers involved in 438 cases of commercial quantities. In these cases, 31.9 kilograms of heroin, 367.67 kilograms of charas, 9099.6 kilograms of ganja, 408.2 kilograms of opium, 15658.4 kilograms of poppy straw, 3,28,560 narcotic capsules, 13,453 injections, and 701526 narcotic pills were seized. So far, action has been taken against a total of 63 habitual drug traffickers under the PIT NDPS Act. In 2024, the property worth Rs. 7.04 crores of 25 drug traffickers has been seized.
To keep people away from drugs, sports activities are being organized: To keep children away from crime and drugs, sports activities are being organized in rural and urban areas so that children can remain physically and mentally healthy. The Haryana Police is regularly organizing sports activities in 2617 villages and wards, involving 2,73,491 youth. The Haryana Police also organizes large-scale sports competitions for these players from time to time. Not only this, but youth are also being informed about the recruitment process in the police, etc., so that they can prepare for these competitive exams and apply. The Haryana Police has declared 46.55% of the villages and 41.81% of the wards/colonies in the state as drug-free.
Feedback Cell: In 2024, the Haryana Police started a feedback cell to take feedback from complainants regarding the complaints received by the police. This entire system has been centralized to ensure unbiased feedback. Mr. Kapur said that in 2024, the Haryana Police received 5,83,567 complaints, out of which feedback was taken from 4,76,186 complainants, which is 82% of the total complaints. Of these, 73% of the complainants expressed satisfaction with the police action. During the feedback, the complainant is asked whether they are satisfied with the police action or not, and if not, the reason for dissatisfaction is enquired.
He said that the Haryana Police is committed to providing a safe and secure environment to the people of the state. The Haryana Police is working with a zero-tolerance policy against criminal activities. Necessary steps are also being taken to enhance the efficiency of the police so that an action plan can be prepared in line with the changing nature of crime.
