Increase in crimes against women in Odisha raises alarms: 2023 National Crime Records Bureau report

Odisha witnessed a concerning 9.6% surge in crimes against women in 2023, as its conviction rate plummeted to a dismal 6.9%, significantly below the national average. The NCRB report revealed a sharp decline in arrests and a high number of acquittals.

Increase in crimes against women in Odisha raises alarms: 2023 National Crime Records Bureau report
Odisha witnessed a concerning 9.6% surge in crimes against women in 2023, as its conviction rate plummeted to a dismal 6.9%, significantly below the national average. The NCRB report revealed a sharp decline in arrests and a high number of acquittals.