Published on December 13, 2023 Ahmedabad: There have been zero convictions for cybercrimes in Gujarat in thepast three years, according to data tabled in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Gujarat Police registered 1,283 FIRs for cybercrimes in 2020, 1,536 in 2021 and1,417 in 2022. In the three years, 3,664 accused were apprehended. However, thedata indicated that there … Continue reading 3,664 held for cybercrimes, but 0 convictions in Gujarat
47% of undertrials, 32% of convicts in 18-30 age group
Published on December 11, 2023 Ahmedabad: Nearly 32% of the convicts and 47% of the undertrials lodged in Gujarat’s prisons are in the age group of 18-30 years. According to the Prison Statistics India (PSI) report for 2022 by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the state had a ratio of 2.2:1 for undertrials to … Continue reading 47% of undertrials, 32% of convicts in 18-30 age group
At 49, Gujarat had highest number of prisoners on death row in 2022: NCRB
Published on December 11, 2023 AHMEDABAD: At the end of 2021, the Gujarat prisons had eight inmates on the death row of which five were awarded capital punishment or death sentence in the same year. The year 2022 completely changed the picture with the number of inmates on death row shot up to 49 - … Continue reading At 49, Gujarat had highest number of prisoners on death row in 2022: NCRB
It’s just not working: 71 ended lives over job issues
Published on December 6, 2023 Demanding and stressful jobs took a toll on professionals in Ahmedabad and Gujarat at large. At 71, the city recorded the third highest number of suicide cases in India where the reason was cited as 'professional or career problems.' According to the report, 'Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India 2022', … Continue reading It’s just not working: 71 ended lives over job issues
Three buddies die, cops’ long arm of love embraces trio’s families
Published on August 7, 2022 Friendship Day Ahmedabad: For Kalpesh Dhaduk, currently posted as inspector of LCB (Surat rural), well-being of Om, the son of his friend Kamlesh Parmar, is as important as his own family members. "He cleared Class 12 this year with good marks and wishes to pursue IT. We are searching for … Continue reading Three buddies die, cops’ long arm of love embraces trio’s families
Gujarat: SP to DGP, Anil Pratham’s 12 years as CID cop
Published on June 21, 2021 AHMEDABAD: On June 1, Anil Pratham, ADGP (women’s cell) of Gujarat Police’s CID (crime & railways), was promoted to the rank of DGP along with his 1989 batch mate Ajay Tomar, the Surat police commissioner. With that promotion, Pratham set a record of sorts — during his career spanning 31 … Continue reading Gujarat: SP to DGP, Anil Pratham’s 12 years as CID cop
Gujarat: Anything from salt to steroids used to ‘make’ antiviral drugs
Published on June 16, 2021 AHMEDABAD: What did the spurious injection vials of tocilizumab and remdesivir contain which were sold for thousands of rupees to desperate kin of Covid patients at the peak of the pandemic in April and May in Gujarat? State police investigators and forensic sciences experts say the drugs contained anything from … Continue reading Gujarat: Anything from salt to steroids used to ‘make’ antiviral drugs
Cops with medical degrees in Gujarat aid 2,200 active cases in force
Published on May 13, 2021 AHMEDABAD: Dr Karanraj Vaghela, DCP Zone II of Vadodara city, was at SSG Hospital on Wednesday morning. “One of our staff members is admitted here with Covid complications. The family was worried, but we assured them that he is on the path of recovery. We also witnessed a case of … Continue reading Cops with medical degrees in Gujarat aid 2,200 active cases in force
Ahmedabad lockdown: Assault cases up 86%, domestic violence 12%
Published on March 30, 2020 AHMEDABAD: Soumya (name changed), 32, an executive with a city-based company, called the Abhayam 181 helpline when she could no longer take the verbal abuse from her husband which had been going on for a week. “She had to balance work with her domestic responsibilities. While she also works from … Continue reading Ahmedabad lockdown: Assault cases up 86%, domestic violence 12%
Abhayam helpline data analysis: Don’t harass thy neighbour
Published on February 12, 2020 AHMEDABAD: What does waste in an alley and suspected numbers on a husband’s phone have in common? Women from the city are calling the 181 Abhayam helpline to report both. Analysis of statistics for the women’s helpline for 2018 and 2019 reveal that neighbourhood issues have seen the greatest increase, … Continue reading Abhayam helpline data analysis: Don’t harass thy neighbour
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