Rise in criminal cases in Odisha: Multiple incidents reported in January alone

In a recent disclosure in the Odisha Assembly, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi provided alarming statistics on crime registered in January this year. Several cases related to murder, dacoity, theft, and misconduct have been reported across the state, highlighting a significant law and order challenge.

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Crime Statistics for January 2025

According to the data presented, a total of 111 murder cases, 20 dacoity cases, and 1,509 theft cases were registered. Additionally, 194 cybercrime cases and 655 cases of misconduct were also recorded.

Crime Figures for 2024

Comparative figures from 2024 show an even more concerning trend, with 1,258 murder cases, 356 dacoity cases, and a staggering 17,805 theft cases registered last year.

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These statistics have raised serious concerns about the security situation in the state, with calls for enhanced law enforcement measures and stricter crime prevention strategies