The crime rate in Srinagar city has increased in the recent years.
According to the data from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the number of reported crimes in Srinagar increased by 15% in 2022 compared to 2021, among which the most common crimes reported in Srinagar were theft, burglary, and drug-related offenses.
On September 3, a juvenile stabbed to death a 15-year-old boy in Srinagar that send shock waves across the city.
The increase in crime in Srinagar is attributed to a number of factors, including the drug addiction and economic slowdown in Kashmir.
“The economic slowdown has led to increased unemployment, which has made some people more likely to turn to crime,” locals said.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken some steps to address the crime problem in Srinagar, such as increasing the number of police officers and setting up more checkpoints. However, more needs to be done to address the root causes of crime, such as the drug problem and the economic slowdown.
Among other specific crimes that have been on the rise in Srinagar in recent years include cybercrime which is a growing problem in Kashmir, and it includes crimes such as online fraud and hacking.
Domestic violence is also a serious problem which has affected women and children disproportionately.
The increase in crime in Srinagar is a serious concern for the people of the city. “It is important to address the root causes of crime in order to make Srinagar a safer place for everyone,” a local resident Haroon Ahmad said.