Guwahati, Aug. 1 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that there has been a decline in child marriage cases, and in the overall crime rate as well.

Sarma was speaking to reporters in Guwahati this afternoon.

"In a landmark achievement for social reform and law enforcement, Assam has witnessed a 97.76% decline in child marriage cases over two years, from 5,410 cases in 2023 to just 122 cases till June 2025, according to official figures," the Chief Minister said.

Alongside this, the overall crime rate in Assam has also dropped sharply, from 379 to 127.3 (per lakh population) in 2025 till June, indicating a significant improvement in law and order.

"Due to the concerted efforts of our government, we have been able ...