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Assam Reports 8,894 Criminal Cases in 11 Months
Assam reported 8,894 criminal cases in the first 11 months of 2025.
The most common crimes were theft and kidnapping.
The government has been working to reduce drug-related crimes and child marriages.
They have also taken steps to fight cybercrime.
In Guwahati, theft and kidnapping were the top crimes.
Additionally, a study showed that polygynous marriages in Assam have decreased from 3.3% to 2.4% over 15 years.
The Assam Assembly recently passed a law to prohibit polygamy, except in tribal areas.
Assam registered 8,894 criminal cases from January to November 2025, with theft and kidnapping being the most common.
The government has intensified operations against drug-related crimes, resulting in the arrest of 6,265 drug users and 15,543 drug suppliers.
Cybercrime has seen a rise, with 18,315 arrests made over 11 years for various offenses.
Guwahati alone recorded 1,583 criminal incidents, with theft and kidnapping being the top crimes.
A study by the International Institute for Population Sciences found that polygynous marriages in Assam have decreased from 3.3% to 2.4% over 15 years.
- Who
- Assam government and Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Report on criminal cases and social issues in Assam
- Where
- Assam, India, with specific data on Guwahati
- When
- From January to November 2025, with additional data from 2014 to 2025
- Why
- To inform the Assembly about crime trends and government actions
Key facts
- Total Criminal Cases
- 8,894
- Theft Cases
- 5,251
- Kidnapping Cases
- 2,567
- Murder Cases
- 732
- Dacoity Cases
- 64
- Robbery Cases
- 219
- Dowry Cases
- 56
- Witch-Hunting Incidents
- 5
- Drug Users Arrested
- 6,265
- Drug Suppliers Arrested
- 15,543
- Child Marriage Arrests
- 7,765
- Cybercrime Arrests
- 18,315
- Guwahati Criminal Incidents
- 1,583
- Guwahati Theft Cases
- 1,208
- Guwahati Kidnapping Cases
- 206
- Polygynous Marriages in Assam (2005-2021)
- 3.3% to 2.4%
- Polygynous Marriages Among Muslims (NFHS-5)
- 3.6%
- Polygynous Marriages Among Hindus (NFHS-5)
- 1.8%
- Polygynous Marriages Among Other Religions (NFHS-5)
- 1.8%
- Highest Polygyny Prevalence Districts
- Biswanath and Karimganj (4.2%)
Quotes
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister of Assam
“"We will reserve the Bill for the assent of President Droupadi Murmu. I do not think the Bill will be denied approval, as the President is a woman."”
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