Increase in crime , rape and road accidents across country .
SOME RECENT CASES AS EXAMPLE: • Murders Triggered by Petty Disputes: One of the most shocking incidents occurred in early July near Uppalwadi Road. A tea kiosk owner stabbed a truck driver to death over a minor ₹10 dispute. The argument escalated rapidly from a verbal spat into physical violence, resulting in a fatal stabbing in broad daylight. • MIDC Area Violence: A young man was brutally murdered in the MIDC area under shocking circumstances, leading to significant local panic and launching a intensive investigation into the motive. • Assault, Extortion, and Blackmail: In Hudkeshwar, police registered a severe case where a married woman was allegedly assaulted, blackmailed, and extorted for money by two college students using intimate photos and videos. • The Rise of Drug and Juvenile Crime: State legislators recently flagged that juvenile offenses rose significantly (from 210 cases in 2022 to 283 in 2024), alongside a expanding narcotics trafficking network that is pushing local youth toward crime.