Chandigarh, Oct 1 (PTI) Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur on Wednesday said that there has been a decline in crime rate against women in the state.

In 2023, there were 1,800 registered rape cases, which decreased to 1,350 in 2024, and by the end of 2025, the figure is estimated to come down to around 1,100, he said, according to a statement.

Compared to 2014, the population has grown substantially, yet the decline in crimes against women reflects both strict policing and a sensitive approach, the DGP said.

While touching upon the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB's) 'Crime in India 2023' report, he said in 2023, 2,24,216 FIRs were registered in the state, placing Haryana at the fourth position in the country in terms of FIR registrations.

He emphasised that

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