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Tripura Crime Falls to 20-Year Low in 2025 With NDPS Cases Up

Police credit tougher enforcement for the gains.

Overview

  • Tripura logged 3,698 registered cases in 2025 versus 4,033 in 2024, an 8.3% decline to the lowest level in two decades.
  • Murders fell 18% to 95, and crimes against women declined to 665, with drops in dowry harassment and rape cases.
  • NDPS cases rose about 11% to 522 as anti-narcotics operations expanded under the state’s drug-free campaign.
  • Police reported contraband valued at Rs 1,636 crore seized or destroyed in 2025, up from Rs 849 crore the previous year.
  • Officials cited coordinated efforts, including BSF cooperation and a 31% conviction rate, while Bihar’s DGP reported similar year-on-year crime declines.