Dhamtari. As usual, the Dhamtari Police held its annual press conference this year as well. The Superintendent of Police shared the past year’s annual report and priorities for 2026. During 2025, the Dhamtari Police achieved significant successes in crime control, prompt detection of serious crimes, cybercrime prevention, strict action against organized crime, and public interest matters in the district.
A total of 2,370 crime cases were registered in 2024, while this number decreased to 1,529 in 2025. This represents a 35.50% decrease compared to 2024. In 2024, 1,684 cases were registered under the IPC/BNS, while in 2025, this number decreased to 1,052. A total of 1,439 accused were arrested in 2025. Compared to the previous year, a decrease of 37.52% has been recorded in the crimes registered under IPC/BNS in the year 2025. 25 cases of murder occurred in the year 2024 and 25 cases in the year 2025 as well. In all the 25 cases of the year 2025, the police took effective action by arresting 61 accused. In the year 2024, 15 cases of attempt to murder were registered, whereas in the year 2025, 25 cases occurred. 55 accused were arrested in these cases. This increase was driven by enforcement of serious sections in knife cases.
The following crimes saw a significant decrease in 2025 compared to 2024:
Robbery – 44.44%
Burglary – 43.51%
Theft – 45.71%
Rape – 21.95%
Kidnapping – 23.52%
Rioting – 20%
Breach of trust – 50%
Arson – 28.57%
Injury – 12.98%
Outrage of modesty – 58.60%
Death due to negligent act – 15.30%
Other IPC/BNS crimes – a decrease of 49.09% has been recorded.
In 2024, 258 property-related cases were registered, while in 2025, this number decreased to 150 cases. Thus, a 41.86% decrease in property-related crimes was recorded.
Robbery – 99.59%
Loot – 83.24%
Simple Theft – 76.39%
Burglary – 53.84%
Total Property Stolen – ₹8,426,838
Total Recoveries – ₹5,974,805
Total Recovery Percentage – 70.90%.
In 2024, 35 cases were registered under the Narcotics Act, while in 2025, effective action was taken against 80 accused in 51 cases. Thus, 31.37% more action was taken. In 2024, 30 cases were registered under the Arms Act. In 2025, action was taken against 41 accused in 39 cases, and spears, knives, swords, and other sharp weapons were seized. This represents a 30% increase in action. In 2024, a total of 90 children went missing in the district, of whom 87 were safely recovered. In 2025, 62 children went missing, of whom 51 have been recovered. The positive impact of the ongoing “Operation Muskaan” campaign in the district has not only significantly reduced the number of missing children, but has also improved the speedy recovery of missing children.
Crimes against women in 2024 – A total of 301 crimes were registered. Crimes against women in 2025 – A total of 179 crimes were registered. Reduction – 301 – 179 = 122 crimes, meaning a reduction of approximately 40.5% in crimes against women in 2025. A total of 214 complaints related to women’s counseling were received in 2024, which were successfully resolved within the stipulated timeframe. In 2025, 176 complaints related to women’s counseling were received. In these cases, family disputes were resolved through counseling and consultation, saving many families from disintegration.
(2024 and 2025 – January to December) In 2024, a total of 379 road accidents occurred in the district, resulting in 196 deaths and 403 injuries. In 2025, a total of 303 road accidents occurred, resulting in 179 deaths and 277 injuries. A 20.05% reduction in road accidents, an 8.67% reduction in the number of deaths in accidents, a significant reduction of 31.26% in the number of injured, clearly shows that the efforts made in the field of road safety in the year 2025 have resulted in a significant decline in the number of accidents, deaths and injuries. Summons fees of Rs. 28,98,800/- were collected in a total of 7276 cases. 2869 cases were presented in the Hon’ble Court, where a fine of Rs. 21,00,200/- was imposed. Thus, a total of Rs. 49,99,000/- was recovered in 10,145 cases.
Summons fees of Rs. 80,76,100/- were collected in a total of 14,547 cases. 6927 cases were presented in the Hon’ble Court, where a fine of Rs. 52,61,200/- was imposed. Thus, a total of ₹1,33,37,300 was recovered in 21,474 cases. An increase of 111.76% was recorded in enforcement action in 2025 compared to 2024.
Speedy Disclosure of Serious Crimes in the District –
● The accused in the shooting and robbery at Bardia Jewelers were arrested from various parts of the country. The Annapurna Dhaba triple murder case was solved within hours, with eight accused arrested. Murder cases in the Kurud police station area.
