Warangal Police Commissioner Ambar Kishor Jha along with other officials releasing the annual crime report at his office in Hanumakonda on Saturday.
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The Warangal Police Commissionerate, encompassing Warangal, Hanumakonda, and Jangaon districts, has recorded a 3.21% decline in the overall crime rate for 2024.
This reduction is attributed to proactive measures and the effective use of technology by the police, according to Commissioner of Police (CP) Ambar Kishor Jha.
Presenting the annual crime report at a press conference on Saturday, the CP stated that the Commissionerate registered 14,406 cases in 2024, compared to 14,731 cases in 2023. While murders declined by 16.67%, property crimes saw a marginal increase of 2.23%.
“Stolen property worth ₹11.81 crore was recovered, and 18 inter-State burglars were apprehended. Cases related to crimes against women decreased by 11%, frauds by 16%, and kidnappings by 7.45%,” he said.
Meanwhile, 772 cybercrime cases were reported, with ₹1.29 crore recovered from cybercriminals. “Notably, a couple from Tamil Nadu, involved in over 150 cyber fraud cases across India and responsible for looting ₹15 crore, were apprehended,” the CP added.
Efforts to curb road accidents also yielded positive results. Road accident cases decreased from 1,558 in 2023 to 1,434 in 2024. Fatalities dropped by 12.03%, with 437 deaths reported this year, compared to 499 last year.
In anti-narcotics operations, the police seized ganja worth ₹2.63 crore in 147 cases and arrested 321 individuals. Additionally, 180 ganja users were counselled as part of narcotics control initiatives. Courts disposed of 5,862 cases during the year, resulting in 2,462 convictions – a 42% increase compared to 2023. The Commissioner attributed the improved conviction rate to skilled investigations and robust evidence collection.
The three SHE Teams operating in Warangal registered 18 FIRs, booked 126 petty cases, and arrested 150 individuals. They also conducted 173 awareness programmes and received national recognition, securing second place and earning an appreciation letter.
Four CPI Maoist extremists, including Kodi Manjula, a special zonal committee member with a reward of ₹20 lakh, surrendered during the year.
The police also rescued victims from a human trafficking racket operated by a travel agency that lured unemployed youth to Laos under false pretences.
Using the CEIR portal, the police blocked 5,207 stolen mobile phones, traced 2,964, and returned 2,462 to their owners.
Commissioner Ambar Kishor Jha emphasised the importance of pro-active policing and technology in crime prevention.
“Our efforts have led to a safer environment for citizens, and we remain committed to further improving our performance,” he said.
East Zone DCP Ravinder, ASP Manan Bhat, Additional DCP Ravi, ACPs Jitender Reddy and David Raju, and other officials were present at the press meet.
Published – December 28, 2024 11:13 pm IST
