Nagpur’s Crime Surge Triggers Alarm in Assembly City legislators in Nagpur have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the city, launching a sharp critique of the Maharashtra government during an assembly session. The MLAs accused the administration of failing to address a surge in violent crime, drug trafficking, and organized land grabbing, citing official crime statistics to underscore their claims. The discussion highlighted a growing sense of alarm among citizens, with fears of escalating insecurity becoming a pressing issue. The legislators referenced data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2024, revealing that Nagpur recorded 88 murders during the year, placing it as the second-highest among 19 metropolitan cities in the country. This figure was described as “deeply disturbing,” with lawmakers emphasizing that the worsening security conditions had created a climate of fear for residents. The debate also brought attention to the rise in juvenile crimes and offenses against women. According to the figures presented, juvenile crime cases increased from 210 in 2022 to 283 in 2024, while crimes against women rose from 1,259 cases in 2022 to 1,513 in 2024. Nagpur’s ranking in crimes against women was particularly alarming, as the city placed seventh among metropolitan cities, fifth in rape cases, third in sexual harassment offenses, and fourth in human trafficking-related crimes. The legislators argued that these statistics reflected systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence and juvenile delinquency. They also pointed out that the crime graph continued to rise, with Nagpur reporting 37 murders and 752 vehicle thefts in the first five months of 2026 alone.#nagpur #maharashtra_government #national_crime_records_bureau #national_crime_records_bureau #nagpur_assembly #narcotics_trafficking
