DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana is witnessing a continuous decline in major crimes this year compared to the previous year. According to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) report, there has been a significant reduction in crimes under the SC/ST Act, crimes against women and children, robberies, and murders.

The report highlights a 52.94% decrease in SC/ST Act cases, a 14.50% reduction in rape cases, a 19.51% drop in dowry deaths, a 29.57% decrease in molestation cases, a 22.58% decline in dacoities, a 29.72% reduction in robberies, a 9.96% decrease in snatchings, and a 21.45% drop in extortion and blackmail cases.

Furthermore, there have also been reductions in cases of murder, offenses under the POCSO Act, vehicle thefts, and kidnappings. This achievement reflects the positive results of Haryana Police's effective action plan.

Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur stated that an effective action plan is being implemented to curb crime in Haryana. Eight teams of the Special Task Force (STF) have been formed to keep a strict vigil on criminal activities and break the nexus of criminals in the state.

From January 1, 2024, to August 7, 2024, the STF successfully apprehended 121 most wanted criminals, 36 gangsters/gang members, and 264 criminals involved in serious offenses. Similarly, crime units have been established in the districts for crime control, operating under the guidance of senior officials as per the situation.

To maintain law and order, 53 SWAT teams have been prepared. Checkpoints are set up at various locations at night to monitor suspicious and criminal activities, with thorough checks conducted on vehicles. Operations like Operation Akraman are launched periodically to dismantle criminal activities. In 2024, police teams registered 2,743 FIRs and arrested 4,768 criminals under Operation Akraman, involving 7,957 police teams. Kapur mentioned that necessary steps are being taken for women's safety. To provide a safe environment for women, 2,153 hotspot areas and 292 hot routes have been identified where incidents of eve-teasing are more likely to occur.
(editor@dailyworld.in)