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Assam Records Sharp 28% Drop in Crime Rate, Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah Says

Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced a sharp 28% decline in crime cases over two years, with 49,552 cases in 2024. The state's crime rate of 137 per lakh population is far below the national average of 418. Charge-sheeting rate improved to 67.1%, reflecting faster investigations. The minister attributed the improvement to enhanced policing, governance initiatives, and coordinated efforts.

Key Points: Assam Crime Rate Drops 28%: Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah

  • Assam crime cases dropped 28% over two years
  • 49,552 cases in 2024 vs 64,959 in 2023
  • Crime rate 137 per lakh vs national average 418
  • Charge-sheeting rate rose to 67.1% in 2024
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Assam records sharp decline in crime rate: Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah

Assam sees 28% decline in crime cases in 2024, with charge-sheeting rate up to 67.1%. Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah credits improved policing and governance.

"Assam's present crime rate stood at 137 cases per one lakh population, which was far below the national average of 418 cases per lakh population reported by the NCRB. - Jayanta Mallabaruah"

Guwahati, May 8

Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Friday said the state had witnessed one of the sharpest declines in crime rates in the country, citing the latest "Crime in India 2024" report released by the National Crime Records Bureau.

Sharing details in a post on X, the minister said Assam registered 49,552 criminal cases in 2024, a significant decline from 64,959 cases recorded in 2023 and 68,937 cases in 2022.

According to the data highlighted by the minister, the state recorded an overall decline of nearly 28 per cent in crime cases over the past two years.

He said Assam's present crime rate stood at 137 cases per one lakh population, which was far below the national average of 418 cases per lakh population reported by the NCRB.

The minister also pointed to a notable improvement in the state's charge-sheeting rate, which increased to 67.1 per cent in 2024 from below 50 per cent in earlier years.

He said the rise in charge-sheeting reflected faster investigations, improved coordination among law enforcement agencies and stronger legal follow-up mechanisms.

Mallabaruah attributed the improvement in the law-and-order situation to sustained governance initiatives, enhanced policing measures and coordinated efforts undertaken by the state administration over the past few years.

He stated that Assam, which had long struggled with insurgency, unrest and security-related challenges, was gradually entering a new phase marked by peace, stability and economic progress.

The minister further said that a stable law-and-order environment was essential for attracting investments and accelerating development activities across the state.

Officials said the state government had in recent years intensified efforts to modernise policing infrastructure, improve surveillance systems and strengthen intelligence networks to curb criminal activities.

According to officials, the NCRB report reflected the changing security landscape in Assam and indicated improving public safety indicators across several districts.

They added that the government remained committed to further strengthening policing and maintaining peace to support the state's development agenda and investor confidence.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see NCRB data backing up what we've been hearing locally. Assam was always known for militancy and unrest, but things have changed. Still, 49k cases is a lot - need more grassroots initiatives in rural areas.
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James A
Impressive numbers from Assam. The national average is 418 per lakh, and Assam is at 137? That's a huge gap. If these stats are accurate, it's a real achievement for the state's law enforcement.
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Vikram M
While these numbers are encouraging, I'd like to see district-level data too. Crime in urban Guwahati vs rural areas might tell different stories. Also, hope underreporting isn't a factor here. But overall, good direction for Assam.
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Sarah B
Great to see progress in Northeast India! 📈 The charge-sheeting rate increase from below 50% to 67.1% is particularly noteworthy - shows better police-prosecution coordination. Assam is really transforming.
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Ananya R
Finally some positive news from Assam! Living here, I can feel the difference - roads are safer, markets are better, and there's less fear. Hope the government continues investing in modern policing like body cameras and cybercrime cells. 🤞
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