O disha is witnessing an upward trajectory in crime rates, surpassing the national average in several alarming categories.

From atrocities against women and children to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, as well as cyber crimes, the state ranks 11th nationally according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report for 2023, released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

This report paints a concerning picture of escalating criminal activities, with Odisha’s crime rate significantly higher than the country’s overall figures.

The NCRB data, spanning from 1981 to 2023, includes a comparative analysis that underscores a sharp rise in crimes during the previous BJD government’s tenure, particularly against women. The comprehensive report is divided into three

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