Focused initiatives are being undertaken to ensure women’s safety, curb cybercrime, and dismantle drug and gangster networks. These efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to transform Haryana into a safer and more law-abiding state.
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Under its “Zero Tolerance for Crime” policy, the Haryana Government has implemented significant and effective steps to strengthen law and order across the state. As a result, the crime rate has seen a notable decline compared to previous years.
Focused initiatives are being undertaken to ensure women’s safety, curb cybercrime, and dismantle drug and gangster networks. These efforts are part of a comprehensive strategy to transform Haryana into a safer and more law-abiding state.
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Dismissing recent opposition statements on the law and order situation as “misleading and factually incorrect,” an official spokesperson said such remarks are merely attempts to create fear and misguide the public. The spokesperson added that a fair comparison of police data from 2004–2014 with that of 2014–2024 would expose the hollowness of the opposition’s claims.
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Reaffirming his strong commitment to public safety, Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini has issued firm directives to uphold a robust and responsive law and order system across the state.
Chairing a recent high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, he stressed that strict and uncompromising action must be taken against criminals, with no tolerance for negligence.
“Ensuring the safety and security of citizens is the government’s foremost responsibility,” he said, adding that a strong law and order framework is the backbone of peace and sustainable development.
The Chief Minister continues to personally monitor the law and order situation across Haryana and regularly issues strategic instructions to senior police officers. His focus remains on maintaining transparency, accountability, and swift response at all administrative levels.
Citing data from the Haryana State Crime Records Bureau, the spokesperson noted that during the Congress regime (2004–2014), the average annual increase in crime was 18.69%. In contrast, between 2014 and 2024, most crime categories—except snatching—showed a negative growth trend. For example, murder cases rose from 733 in 2004 to 1,106 in 2014 (an annual rise of 3.81%), but declined to 966 by 2024, reflecting a significant reduction.
Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, several major crimes recorded a drop as compared to the same period in 2024: Murder: 7%, Robbery: 30.13%, Snatching: 11.64%, Burglary: 13.27%, General theft: 6.55%, Rape: ↓26.14%, Kidnapping: 16.67%, and Molestation/sexual harassment 16.90%.
Highlighting its action against organised crime, the spokesperson said Haryana’s Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with other agencies, has been targeting hardened criminals and gang networks since 2023. The STF has arrested 433 most-wanted criminals with cash rewards, 248 gangsters and gang members, and 792 individuals involved in heinous crimes.
Efforts have also been made to pursue international fugitives. In partnership with central agencies, STF Haryana has issued 83 Look Out Circulars (LOCs), 37 Red Corner Notices (RCNs), 27 Interpol references, and 21 passport cancellation requests.
Nine absconders operating from abroad and directing criminal activities in Haryana have already been deported or extradited, breaking their syndicates. Extradition proceedings are nearing completion for fugitives in the USA, UK, Georgia, and Australia.
To further bolster policing, digital surveillance systems have been upgraded at police stations and district headquarters. The expansion of CCTV networks, women’s helpline services, crime control rooms, and the setting up of fast-track courts have collectively enhanced the judicial process and strengthened public safety mechanisms.
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