AGRA, Jan. 1 -- While there was a fall in other crimes, cyber frauds remained a major challenge for Agra Police Commissionerate last year as compared to 2024. There was a 28 percent rise in cases registered under IT Act as in comparison to 301 cases in 2024, 384 cases were registered under the Act in 2025. However, cases of dacoity, loot, house trespass, murders, rioting, rape, dowry murder witnessed fall. There was a 110 percent rise in the number of police encounters.

Agra police commissioner Deepak Kumar came up with comparative statistics of 2024 and 2025 during a press meet on Wednesday (December 31). He detailed achievements, including that of rise in conviction rate of accused, and gave credit to better policing in ensuring punish...