4% rise in crimes against women; 31,982 raped in 2022: NCRB

IANS | December 4, 2023 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has reported a significant increase in crimes against women, with a total of 4,45,256 cases registered in 2022, a four per cent rise compared to the previous year, which recorded 4,28,278 cases.

Murder cases in India show marginal decline in 2022: NCRB data

IANS | December 4, 2023 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released its latest data, indicating a marginal decrease in number of murder cases across India in 2022. As many as 28,522 FIRs for murder were registered, averaging 76 killings daily, down from 29,272 in 2021.

Surge in cyber crimes marks 2022: NCRB report

IANS | December 4, 2023 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently released its comprehensive data for 2022, shedding light on the surge in cyber crimes across the country.

Punjab Police arrest two operatives of outlawed Sikhs for Justice

IANS | December 4, 2023 1:25 PM

Chandigarh, Dec 4 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police have arrested two operatives of a secessionist group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for writing “Boycott Air India” and Khalistan slogans at various public places, including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Monday.

30 booked, 2 arrested for rash driving after Yogi decides to act tough

IANS | December 4, 2023 8:26 AM

Lucknow, Dec 4 (IANS) A day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed concerned officials to seize vehicles and cancel licence of traffic violators, at least 30 rash drivers were booked and two of them arrested for driving together in a cavalcade and creating chaos on the Ayodhya highway.