Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], February 3 (HBTV): Raipur Senior Superintendent of Police Lal Umend Singh on Sunday said overall crime in the city declined by 10 per cent, according to the annual crime data for 2025.
Addressing a press conference, Singh said the city recorded 17,703 crime cases in 2024, which dropped to 15,896 cases in 2025. The annual crime review meeting was attended by senior police officials, including the Additional SP, Traffic ASP and City Superintendents of Police.
The SSP said the decline reflected improved policing and enhanced monitoring across the city. He also noted that road accidents were more frequent in rural areas compared to city limits, adding that traffic enforcement had been intensified, with e-challan penalties increasing by 50 per cent over the previous year.
‘Most road accidents involved two-wheelers, and a majority of victims were found not wearing helmets. The department plans to launch public awareness programmes to reduce accidents and promote road safety,’ Singh said.
He also expressed concern over a rise in murders triggered by trivial disputes, citing police data that showed several violent incidents stemming from minor disagreements. ‘Incidents occurred over issues such as mobile phone usage, serving cold food or refusing to accompany someone. Addressing these impulsive crimes will be a priority in the coming year,’ he said.
On action against narcotics, Singh said the Raipur Police carried out a major crackdown on drug trafficking during the year, resulting in the arrest of around 600 suspects. ‘Through close monitoring of trials, over 100 individuals have received strict legal sentences. Major narcotics syndicates have been dismantled, and the police will ensure these drug chains do not reappear,’ he said.
Highlighting operational performance, the SSP said the police successfully managed law-and-order situations during protests, festivals and major public events throughout 2025, including the Rajyotsav celebrations. ‘The conclusion of these events without any major crimes or mishaps is a significant achievement for the Raipur Police,’ he added.
(ANI)