Archive · 27 May 2025
Nagpur Police Intensify Efforts Amid Murder Surge
Nagpur police are tackling a surge in murders with a tough new approach.
They are focusing on criminals with violent pasts and using laws to target gangs and drug dealing.
Night checks and house searches are being done to keep known criminals under control.
The police chief has also taken action against officers for failing to prevent a murder.
The goal is to make the city safer by stopping the rise in violent crime and restoring public trust.
Nagpur police are implementing a 'zero tolerance' policy to combat a 52% rise in murders over two years.
Police are targeting criminals with a history of violent offenses.
The police have increased night operations, house searches, and preventive measures.
The crime branch is tracking released offenders and those involved in arms-related activities.
The police are dismantling criminal networks and targeting income sources, including drug peddling.
- Who
- Nagpur Police, criminals
- What
- Intensified efforts to curb violent crime
- When
- First five months of 2025
- Where
- Nagpur
- Why
- Due to rising murder rates
Nagpur Police
Concerned Residents
Response to rising crime
Nagpur Police
Implementation of zero tolerance policy
Concerned Residents
Concerns about increasing violence
- Murder Count (2023-2025)
- 2023: 29, 2024: 34, 2025 (first five months): 44
- Police Commissioner
- Ravinder Singal
- Police Strategy
- Targeting criminals with history of violent offenses, night operations, house searches
- Laws Used
- MPDA, MCOCA
- Weapons Seized (2 weeks)
- Around 10 sharp weapons
Sources
Two officers, 3 constables suspended for negligence in duties leading to murders, other crimes
‘Custodial death’: Dumka DIG suspends two Deoghar cops
Two cops, govt official booked for Sahibganj constable’s death
52% Surge In Murder Numbers Puts Nagpur Cops On High Alert
