The state government, on Thursday, admitted that there has been a slight increase in the crime-rate in the state.
Replying to a question raised by MLAs D Sudheer Reddy and K Srisailam Goud during Question Hour in the State Legislative Assembly, Major Industries Minister Dr. J Geetha Reddy, who has been given the additional responsibility of Home portfolio during the budget session, informed that there was an increase of crime rate by 2.37% in 2012, as compared to 2011. A total of 179,864 cognizable crimes were reported in the year 2012 as against 175,694 in 2011, 166,206 in 2010 and 168,191 in 2009. (INN)