Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a steady decline in overall crime incidents over the last two years, with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023 report noting a fall of 2,080 cases between 2021 and 2023.

The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday released the 71st edition of the NCRB annual report, providing a detailed analysis of crime statistics across the country for the year 2023.

According to the report, total crime cases—including those under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL)—dropped from 31,675 in 2021 to 30,197 in 2022, and further to 29,595 in 2023.

While IPC cases saw a decline, falling by 2,320 incidents during the period, SLL cases registered an upward trend. From 4,228 cases in 2021, SLL cases rose to 4,282 in 2022 and further to 4,468 in 20

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