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Chandigarh: Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur has said that the Crime in India 2023 report should be seen as a reflection of the state’s transparent policing and citizen-centric FIR policy, not as an indicator of an abnormally high crime rate.
According to NCRB data, Haryana registered 2,24,216 FIRs in 2023, placing it fourth nationally. Kapur underlined that this position is a direct outcome of the state’s commitment to register every complaint, unlike many states where large categories of offences go unreported.
Why numbers don’t tell the whole story
On deeper analysis, Kapur pointed out, about 67,000 FIRs relate to electricity and water theft, while another 15,529 cases pertain to missing persons. Together, these categories account for over 83,000 FIRs. If excluded, Haryana’s crime rate falls significantly below that of the top ten states.
“High registration is not high crime — it is high transparency,” Kapur stressed.
Crackdown on power theft: a reform milestone
Since 2017, Haryana has aggressively cracked down on electricity theft, treating it as a criminal offence. As a result, tens of thousands of FIRs have been lodged annually. Kapur noted that, unlike other states where such cases are ignored, Haryana has made it a pillar of its power sector reform, directly curbing losses and ensuring accountability.
100% FIRs for missing persons
Haryana is the only state in India where an FIR is mandatorily registered for every missing person or child, whether the disappearance is voluntary or due to abduction. In 2023, 15,529 such FIRs were filed — nearly half of the national total of 32,000. Kapur said this policy ensures swift action and transparency, setting a new standard in policing.
Ensuring justice: charge sheet in 56% cases
The DGP highlighted that in 56% of cases registered, charge sheets have already been filed. “This shows that we are not only registering cases honestly but also completing investigations as per due process,” he added.
Steps Towards Drug-Free Haryana
On the Drug-Free Haryana Campaign, Mr Kapur said that every year, Haryana Police makes about 5,500 arrests under the NDPS Act, including nearly 1,000 major traffickers. Along with breaking the supply chain of narcotics, efforts are also being made to reduce demand. More than 4,000 villages and wards in the state have already been declared drug-free, and by the end of this year, the target is to declare 60-70 per cent of villages drug-free. Simultaneously, efforts are being made to strengthen de-addiction centres.
Decline in Crime Rate Against Women:
Regarding women’s safety, he stated that according to the Crime in India report, Haryana ranks 11th in the country for crimes against women. In 2023, there were 1,800 rape cases registered, which decreased to 1,350 in 2024, and by the end of 2025, the figure is estimated to come down to around 1,100. Compared to 2014, the population has grown substantially, yet the decline in crimes against women reflects both strict policing and a sensitive approach.
Cybercrime Control: Haryana has established national leadership in this area. Two years ago, only 8 to 10 per cent of the defrauded amount could be stopped, but now this has increased to nearly 45 per cent, the highest in the country. Daily arrests of cybercriminals, which were around 5 two years ago, have now risen to 23. Compared to August 2024, there has been a 43% reduction in cyber fraud amounts in 2025. This achievement has been made possible due to the 1930 Cyber Helpline, continuous coordination with banks, and technology-driven solutions.
