Nijaat campaign led to 8% decline in crimes, says SSP

Raipur: The Nijaat campaign spearheaded by Raipur police against drugs and illicit activities has yielded remarkable results, with a substantial drop of 8% in crimes under India Penal Code (IPC) compared to the previous years.
SSP Santosh Singh said that there has been a notable decrease of 8% in crimes under IPC, including a 4% reduction in assaults, 15% in attempted murder and murder, 40% in knife crimes, 10% in rape cases, 23% in harassment cases, and 4% in thefts.
A total of 3,682 individuals were prosecuted under the Excise Act and the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act during the five-month campaign period from Feb to June 2024. Of these, 451 individuals were sent to jail in non-bailable cases, signalling a robust crackdown on illegal activities.
As part of awareness programmes against substance abuse, 512 events were conducted with the aim to educate the community and deter potential offenders.
Counselling sessions for habitual substance users were held at police stations, providing support and guidance to those in need.
“This year’s Nijaat campaign has been instrumental in curbing crime and ensuring public safety,” stated SSP Santosh Singh. “Despite an increase in overall registered crimes due to heightened FIRs in NDPS and excise cases, our focused efforts have significantly reduced serious offences,” he said.
Over 3,682 legal actions were undertaken, resulting in heavy fines under the Excise Act and stringent penalties for drunk driving offences.
Seizures included 6,465 litres of alcohol, 1208 kg of ganja, and various other drugs, illustrating the campaign’s impact in removing illicit substances from circulation.
Under the leadership of DGP Ashok Juneja and work by IG Raipur Amresh Mishra and SSP Raipur Santosh Singh, the campaign has focused on visible policing and stringent actions against criminals.