Gujarat is the most peaceful and safe state in the country: DGP Bhatia
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat is the most peaceful and safe state in the country: DGP Bhatia

Op India  

Gujarat’s Director General of Police Ashish Bhatia has lauded the state after it was ranked at the top position in the latest report of the National Crime Record Bureau. Referring to this performance, DGP Ashish Bhatia said, “Gujarat ranks 32nd in the country in the serious crime categories. Delhi, which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has a crime rate of 57%, Haryana 43.3 %, Bihar 35.4%, Maharashtra 35.1%, Madhya Pradesh 30.7%, Uttar Pradesh 22.7% and Punjab 20.8 % for such crimes.” According to DGP Bhatia, excellent patrolling, evidence collecting, a vast network of CCTV cameras, and the use of new sections of GUJCTOC have all contributed to the reduction of severe crimes. DGP Ashish Bhatia added, “The formation of SHE teams for welfare and protection of senior citizens has also proved to be of great help in bringing down the crime rate.” According to the data, Gujarat has a crime rate of 21.7% for burglaries, housebreaks, and robberies.

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