Haryana Cuts Crimes Against Women by 16% in One Year

Haryana, India is rewriting its story on women's safety with numbers that show real change is possible.

Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh announced Friday that crimes against women fell 16% across the northern Indian state in 2025. The decline comes as Haryana ranked second nationally in implementing three new criminal laws designed to protect citizens.

The progress runs deeper for women from Scheduled Castes, historically marginalized communities that face heightened vulnerability. Cases of assault on the modesty of these women dropped 67% over four years, falling from 257 incidents in 2021 to just 83 in 2025.

Rape cases against Scheduled Caste women were cut in half, declining from 211 in 2022 to 105 in 2025. Kidnapping cases also fell by half since 2020, from 23 down to 10.

The state's fight against cybercrime is protecting wallets as well as lives. Haryana's fraud prevention teams blocked 150,000 fraudulent mobile numbers in real time and saved 36% of attempted fraud amounts, securing 256 crore rupees (about $30 million USD) for citizens.

Police dismantled 426 criminal gangs and brought home 15 gangsters who had fled abroad. The crackdown led to a 40% reduction in extortion incidents.

The Ripple Effect

Safer streets are opening doors for economic growth too. As security improved, Haryana transformed into what Governor Ghosh called a destination with a "red carpet" instead of "red tape" for businesses.

The state's merchandise exports hit a record 2.75 lakh crore rupees in 2023-24, with exports growing another 10.62% in 2024-25. The National Capital Region within Haryana is becoming a major logistics hub as global companies reshape their supply chains.

Better governance and infrastructure have boosted investor confidence, bringing jobs along with the new factories and facilities. Policy clarity combined with security improvements created conditions where both safety and prosperity could grow together.

When women feel safe and communities are protected from organized crime, entire regions can transform. Haryana's numbers suggest that determined enforcement, modern laws, and targeted protections for vulnerable groups can reverse troubling trends.