Fewer murders, thefts in 2020 compared to 2019, Chennai Police say
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December 31, 2020 16:39 IST
In 2020, the number of murder cases reported was 147, while it was 173 in the previous year, the police said
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In 2020, the number of murder cases reported was 147, while it was 173 in the previous year, the police said
The city police said the number of murder cases and chain snatching offences have been fewer in 2020 compared to 2019. Also, more cases were booked against drug peddlers this year, compared to 2019.
In 2020, the number of murder cases reported was 147, while it was 173 in the previous year. All the 147 murder cases have been solved and the accused have been arrested. Similarly, there has been a substantial reduction in the occurrences of chain snatching. A total of 246 cases were reported in 2020 against 310 cases during the previous year.