Though State police claims to have taken several measures for reducing crime cases, there has been increase in cases of dacoity, burglary, loot and crime against women this year in comparison to last two years in the State. Statistics reveal that 358 theft cases were reported in various districts by May 31 this year while 342 such cases were reported in 2013 and 400 in 2012. Out of 358 reported thefts this year, 128 were reported in Haridwar, 98 in Dehradun, 64 in Udham Singh Nagar and 44 in Nainital while few thefts were reported from mountainous districts.
There has been rise in vehicle theft cases in comparison to last two years. Out of 318 vehicle theft cases reported so far this year, 109 each were reported in Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar followed by 63 in Dehradun and 25 in Nainital. 300 vehicle theft cases were recorded in 2013 and 393 in 2012. A total of 116 burglary cases were reported with maximum 37 cases in Dehradun and 25 in Haridwar so far this year while 84 murder cases have been reported by May 31 this year compared to 68 reported in 2013 and 76 in 2014. 146 cases related to violence against women were reported so far this year compared to 247 in 2013 and 97 in 2012. A total of 90 rape cases were reported along with 68 cases of women’s abduction by May 31 this year.
State DGP BS Sidhu expressed disappointment at increasing crime cases, but said that district police heads are directed from time to time to take measures for putting a check on crime.