Agartala: Director General of Police Anurag on Friday said Tripura has recorded a notable decline in overall crime and road traffic accident fatalities over the past year.

He attributed the improvement to strengthened police-public relations and sustained awareness drives, even as cases under the NDPS Act have increased due to intensified enforcement.

Speaking at a programme organised at RK Pur police station in Udaipur, the DGP said community participation has become central to effective policing in the state.

He added that the presence of a large number of civilians at the event reflected growing public confidence in the police.

“Tripura Police have three core responsibilities: maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and detecting crime once it occurs. None of these can be achieved effectively without active support from the community,” Anurag said.

He said around 60 civilians and 30 police personnel participated in a mega blood donation camp organised as part of the event, highlighting the police’s commitment to social outreach.

On crime trends, the DGP said the overall crime rate in the state has declined by nearly 10 percent compared to the previous year.

He clarified that while the number of registered cases has increased, the rise is largely due to a spike in NDPS-related cases, indicating stronger preventive action and a crackdown on drug trafficking networks.

Anurag also said road traffic accident fatalities have dropped by over 10 percent. He added that road safety remains a priority, with intensive awareness campaigns conducted in schools, markets, and public places to reduce accidents and road rage.

Later, the DGP visited a local orphanage and took part in a blanket distribution programme, expressing hope that all 34 inmates would grow into responsible citizens.

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