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Crime
Assam Police Reduce Pending Cases from 1.54 Lakh to Under 10,000, Says CM Sarma
✍️ Prokerala
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 12:02 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state police have cut the backlog of investigations from 154,000 to fewer than 10,000.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters that Assam Police have dramatically lowered the number of pending investigations, bringing the figure down from 1.54 lakh to under 10,000. The announcement underscores a significant shift in the state's law‑enforcement workload.
The reduction reflects sustained efforts by the police to close old cases and expedite ongoing probes. While the exact mechanisms were not detailed, officials indicated that the clearance drive has been a priority for the department over recent months.
Sarma highlighted that a smaller backlog will enable investigators to focus more resources on current crimes and improve overall public safety. The chief minister urged continued vigilance to maintain the momentum and ensure that the reduced figure does not rise again.
The reduction reflects sustained efforts by the police to close old cases and expedite ongoing probes. While the exact mechanisms were not detailed, officials indicated that the clearance drive has been a priority for the department over recent months.
Sarma highlighted that a smaller backlog will enable investigators to focus more resources on current crimes and improve overall public safety. The chief minister urged continued vigilance to maintain the momentum and ensure that the reduced figure does not rise again.