Cyber crime to rise 57% in Telangana in 2022
Hyderabad: Total crime rate in Telangana increased by 4.44% in 2022.
The annual crime report released by outgoing police chief Mahender Reddy also revealed that cyber crime has increased by 57%. While a total of 1,42,917 cases were recorded in 2022 against 1.36,841 cases recorded in 2021, the State saw 13,895 cases of cybercrime during the current year against 8,839 cases in 2021.
The cases showed an increase of 57% in 2022 in the previous year. White collar crime has increased by 35%. Crime against women also increased by 3.8%. To remove the words increased from 15%.
According to DGP, the murder for 52% failed. Dacoity cases also declined by 35 percent. The state also had a reduction of 12.5 percent in homicides and 17 percent in rape. The crime report also revealed that over the year 18,234 were found using CCTV footage. The state has 10.25 lakh CCTV cameras. She teams handled 6,157 complaints from women of harassment in public places, resulting in 2,128 FIRs, 864 minor cases, 1,842 consultations, 1,323 warnings and releases.
Mahender Reddy said that throughout the year Telangana has been free from any public order issues involving major violence. Bandbusts are held for all major events throughout the year effectively leading to a lackluster event.
The year saw the establishment of a modern law and management office in Hyderabad. The facility brings together technologies, systems and processes consistent with Telangana Police’s intent to deliver “One State, One Service, One Experience”, the DGP said.
Telangana Police have encouraged the public to reach them using existing technology and implemented apps for citizen use. As a result, the general public has become familiar with the current tools and technologies and is familiar with the online process, online filing of complaints without going to the police station has increased significantly.
The police chief said no major Maoist violence was reported in the state during the year apart from 7 incidents, including two killings, three IED blasts, one arson and threats. The campaign in time led to 3 fires, during which three important cadres were removed, he said.
Police arrested 120 Maoists while 32 extremists surrendered. The police seized 14 firearms, ammunition, explosives, etc. and cash of Rs 12.65 lakh.
