‘Numbers rose, but crime rate declined’
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Enforcement actions led to the rise in variety of first info experiences (FIRs) by over 500 in comparison with 2019, but the rate of grave crimes within the district declined by 26%, District Superintendent of Police R. Bhaaskaran stated on Monday.
Speaking to media individuals, disclosing the annual crime report, he stated extra folks had approached the police and utilised companies, evident from the rise in FIRs, 31% rise in weekly grievance day petitions and general, 13,219 petitions (13,390 in 2019), regardless of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Appreciating his workers, Mr. Bhaaskaran stated the common response time for dial-100 calls was 14 minutes. He recollected the companies of all personnel throughout and within the implementation of the COVID-19 lockdown.
The figures produced by laser velocity weapons on Highways, to examine reckless driving, have virtually tripled from 11,129 in 2019 to 33,283. The figures is obvious contemplating the truth that it’s through the interval when lockdown was in drive. Similarly, 203 individuals had been killed in highway accidents in comparison with 257 final 12 months.
The particular drives by Suryapet police, to arrest unlawful transport of PDS rice, sand and liquor, and contraband akin to gutkha and ganja, has proven outcomes.
The annual report additionally tells a narrative in regards to the consuming habits of individuals of Suryapet, the work of discipline law enforcement officials and the failure of punishment in checking the apply.
Suryapet police in 2019 had booked 637 individuals for consuming in public, the corresponding quantity this 12 months leapt to 2,737.
