• Assam witnesses massive drop in crime rate by 50% since 2021; reports NCRB

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    Assam witnesses massive drop in crime rate by 50% since 2021; reports NCRB
    The state government's fast-paced and transparent police recruiting, according to CM Sarma...

    Digital Desk: According to the National Crime Records Bureau assessment, Assam has made significant gains in crime reduction, with a 50% drop in crime rate since 2021. 

    Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on X (formerly Twitter), "The latest NCRB report suggests overall crime in Assam has decreased by nearly 50% since 2021."


    The state government's fast-paced and transparent police recruiting, according to CM Sarma, has resulted in a significant decline in crime rates.

    According to the NCRB data, the crime rate (per lakh population) has decreased from 341 to 194.2, while the IPC Special and Local Laws (SLL) has decreased from 1,33,239 to 68,937.