Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Assam and Andhra Pradesh Report Crime Reductions
In 2025, Assam solved almost all of its 70,000 police reports and doubled its conviction rate to 50%.
The police chief said this happened because they now check investigations more carefully, punish officers who make mistakes, and use new laws that help victims.
They also made it easier to file reports and use technology to make trials faster.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh saw a big drop in crimes, especially riots, crimes against women, and drug cases.
They used lots of cameras and drones to catch criminals and helped find missing people.
Both states are doing better at keeping people safe.
Assam resolved 95% of 70,000 FIRs registered in 2025.
Andhra Pradesh reported a 6.17% decline in overall crime rate in 2025.
Assam's conviction rate increased from 26% to 50% due to stricter monitoring and new laws.
Andhra Pradesh saw significant reductions in major crime categories, including riots and crimes against women.
Both states implemented technology-driven enforcement and welfare-oriented governance to improve public safety.
- Who
- Assam Police, Andhra Pradesh Home Department
- What
- Assam resolved 95% of FIRs and increased conviction rates, while Andhra Pradesh reported a 6.17% decline in crime rates.
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Assam and Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- Due to comprehensive police reforms, technology-driven enforcement, and welfare-oriented governance.
Assam Police Reforms
Andhra Pradesh Crime Reduction
FIR Resolution and Conviction Rates
Assam Police Reforms
Assam resolved 95% of 70,000 FIRs and increased the conviction rate to 50% due to stricter monitoring and new laws.
Andhra Pradesh Crime Reduction
Andhra Pradesh saw a 6.17% decline in overall crime rate, with significant reductions in major crime categories.
Technological Advancements
Assam Police Reforms
Assam uses technology for electronic FIRs and video conferencing in trials.
Andhra Pradesh Crime Reduction
Andhra Pradesh installed 1.4 lakh CCTV cameras and deployed 347 drones to aid in crime detection and resolution.
Focus on Victim Rights
Assam Police Reforms
Assam's new laws emphasize victim rights and timely justice.
Andhra Pradesh Crime Reduction
Andhra Pradesh focused on tracing missing persons, self-defence training, and convictions in crimes against women and children.
- FIRs Resolved (Assam)
- 95%
- Conviction Rate (Assam)
- 50%
- Total FIRs Registered (Assam)
- 70,000
- Crime Rate Decline (Andhra Pradesh)
- 6.17%
- CCTV Cameras Installed (Andhra Pradesh)
- 1.4 lakh
- Drones Deployed (Andhra Pradesh)
- 347
- Missing Persons Traced (Andhra Pradesh)
- 3,910
- Self-Defence Training (Andhra Pradesh)
- 12.95 lakh
Sources
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