Ranchi, July 18 -- A mid-year review of law enforcement activity in Jharkhand reveals a complex security landscape marked by ongoing Maoist suppression, a rising cybercrime footprint, and intensified action against narcotics.

The data, released by the Jharkhand Police Headquarters, highlights a transitional phase in policing-combining traditional field operations with emerging digital and institutional strategies.

Between January and June 2025, the state registered 35,335 FIRs, with Ranchi, Dhanbad, and Jamshedpur accounting for nearly one-third. While rates of conventional serious crime have remained broadly stable, categories such as cyber fraud, narcotics trafficking, and digital impersonation have seen marked increases.

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