Bhubaneswar, July 20: As many as 3327 rape cases were registered in Odisha during 2021 out of which 3244 cases were found true cases, according to the white paper tabled in the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday.
The white paper said out of 3327 cases ,charge sheets have been filed in 2335 cases. In 2020 as many as 2984 rape cases were filed..
Similarly the number of dacoity cases in the state has increased in the state in 2021 in comparison to 2020.As many as 552 dacoity cases were registered in 2021 against 514 in 2020.
The white paper said out of 552 cases 535 cases were based on fact. During the year 1682 dacoits have been arrested including 17 interstate dacoits and 23 guns of various kinds and weapons seized.
Police have recovered property worth Rs 3,82,70,355 out of total property worth Rs 10,30,05,037 looted by the dacoits.
As many as 1,55,420 cognizable cases including 1394 murder,552 dacoity, 2826 robbery,5133 burglary, 13024 theft, 5138 swindling 2220 rioting, 3327 rape,10983 accidents cases were
registered during 2021.
According to the White Paper out of the 1,55,420 cognizable cases filed ,1,49,239 cases were
found true and charge sheets were filed in 1,07283 cases till the end of the year.
In 2020, 1,34,230 cognizable offences were registered in the state.
Similarly the number of dowry related crimes cases have gone up during 2021 in comparison to 2020.As many as 5080 dowry related crimes cases were registered in 2021 against 4088 during 2020.
Out of the 5080 dowry related cases, chargesheets have been filed in 3707 cases, 70 cases were closed and 1183 cases are under investigation.
Out of 298 dowry related murder chargesheets have been filed in 181 cases , seven cases were closed for other reasons and the rest 111 cases are under investigation.
As many as 2037 cyber crimes were registered during 2021 out of which chargesheet have been filed in 307 cases, 28 cases were closed, 200 cases are true and 1502 cases are under investigation.
In 2021 as many as 1394 murder cases were registered of which chargesheet have been filed in 658 cases till the end of the year.
