Bhubaneswar, August 31: On an average, over 8 rapes and 4 murders are recorded daily hroughout 2023.
This information reveals a concerning trend in Odisha during 2023. The white paper presented in the assembly highlighted this alarming tend
In total, there were 2,826 rape cases and 1,362 murder cases reported in 2023. The whitepaper , circulated by the Home department, underscores the pressing need for effective measures to address and curb such crimes in the state.
It also stated that a Crime Against Women & Children Wing (CAW & CW) is functioning in Bhubaneswar Besides, the state government set up women and children desks at 619 police stations.
In the year 2023, the Odisha Police registered 1,868 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and arrested over 2,410 accused, the white paper said. A total of 2,348 cybercrimes were reported during the year under review.
