Ahead of Lok Sabha elections in the state, Ahmedabad city police commissioner GS Malik, along with other senior police officers, held a ‘crime conference’ at Pandit Deendayal Auditorium on Apr 25.
A review of the crimes registered in the city during the last year was conducted at the meeting.
A significant 200% surge in cyber crimes was reported in Ahmedabad last year, with a concerning low rate of people getting their money back in such cases.
However, an average decline in crimes related to assault, including murder, attempts to murder, injury, and kidnapping, was reported by the police. A decline was also noted in theft cases in the city.
Ahmedabad police commissioner Malik said that it is important to make people aware of cybercrime and avoid it.
While talking about Ahmedabad’s traffic violations, Malik said, “The Ahmedabad traffic police has been taking action against those who violate traffic rules. This has led to a 226% increase in registration of cases by the traffic department.”
“A total of 1,044 theft cases were registered in a year, out of which the police solved 255 cases,” he added.
The city commissioner also reviewed preparations for upcoming elections during the conference. He also felicitated the Narol ‘She’ Team for their humanitarian efforts in the city.