Rise in Juvenile Crime Sparks Concern After Minors Murder Engineering Student Nagpur: The brutal murder of a young engineering student by two minors in the city’s affluent Dharampeth locality has ignited public outrage and renewed debates about the alarming rise in juvenile crime. The incident has drawn particular attention because both perpetrators come from well-educated families, with their fathers being a teacher and a civil engineer. This case has brought the growing trend of crimes committed by minors in Nagpur into sharp focus, prompting calls for urgent intervention. According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), juvenile crimes in Nagpur surged by 11.4% in 2024, marking a significant escalation from the 254 cases registered in 2023. The number climbed to 283 in 2024, reflecting a worrying trend. The city also ranks third nationally in cases involving minors accused of rape, further intensifying concerns about the increasing violent tendencies among young offenders. The upward trajectory of juvenile crime has been consistent over the past few years. In 2022, Nagpur recorded 210 cases involving minors in conflict with the law, which rose to 254 in 2023—a 20.9% increase. The 2024 figures show an additional 11.41% spike, bringing the total to 283 cases. These numbers highlight a deeper social crisis, as minors are increasingly turning to violent and criminal behavior. Experts attribute the rise in juvenile crimes to a combination of factors, including lack of education, broken family structures, substance abuse, social media influence, and insufficient supervision. According to NCRB data, none of the 351 juvenile offenders identified in Nagpur in 2024 pursued studies beyond Class 12.#nagpur #engineering_student #dharampeth #national_crime_records_bureau #national_crime_records_bureau #kanak_gillurkar
