Patna: The Bihar police have claimed a substantial decline in violent crime in 2025, with the state’s director general of police, Vinay Kumar, asserting that Naxalism has been “almost eliminated” from the state.
Addressing a press conference in Patna on Monday alongside additional chief secretary Arvind Chaudhary, Kumar presented year-end crime data, crediting intensified policing strategies for what he described as record reductions in serious offences.
According to official figures shared by the police, murder cases declined by 7.72% between January and December 2025, while incidents of robbery fell by 24.87% and riots by 17.97% over the same period. Kumar said the data reflected improved law and order and greater public confidence in policing.
He said more than 335,000 people had been arrested in connection with serious crimes, including robbery, sexual assault, kidnapping and dacoity, during the year. Police actions, he added, were focused not only on arrests but also on weakening criminal networks financially.
The DGP said that properties belonging to 70 alleged criminals had been seized in 2025, with a further 1,419 individuals identified for similar action. More than 400 cases related to property confiscation have been forwarded to courts, although legal proceedings remain ongoing.
Kumar also highlighted enforcement under Bihar’s prohibition law, stating that police had seized approximately 1.68 million litres of country liquor and 1.65 million litres of foreign liquor during the year. He added that arrests were made in cases involving communal violence, attacks on police personnel, mob violence and celebratory firing.
On left-wing extremism, Kumar said Naxal activity in Bihar had been largely neutralised, attributing this to sustained security operations and intelligence-led policing. He said the police aimed to ensure swift action in serious cases, with a target response time of 24 to 36 hours.
Looking ahead, the DGP announced plans to deploy 2,000 scooters next year to support women police officers patrolling areas around schools and colleges, a move aimed at preventing harassment and improving safety in public spaces.
While the police leadership described 2025 as a year of operational success, independent verification of crime trends and long-term sustainability of gains remains subject to broader scrutiny.
