Agartala, Aug. 15 -- Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday highlighted Tripura's progress in safety, social welfare, and governance during his Independence Day address at the Assam Rifles ground.

He shared official data showing that Tripura has become one of the safest states in India, with crime rates significantly lower than the national average.

Saha pointed out that Tripura ranks third from the bottom among 28 states, with 110 criminal cases per lakh population, compared to the national average of 422.

In terms of crimes against women, the state ranks eighth from the bottom, recording 37 cases per lakh, while the national average stands at 66.

The Chief Minister also noted a 19.4% reduction in the overall crime rate in 2024 compared...