Delhi leads metropolitan cities in juvenile crimes, reporting 2,306 cases in 2024, according to NCRB data.
Delhi recorded the highest number of crimes committed by juveniles among all metropolitan cities in the country, according to the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) ‘Crime in India 2024’ report released on Wednesday.
The national capital and 18 other metropolitan cities also recorded a slight uptick in the number of crimes by juveniles in 2024 compared to 2023 figures, the report stated.
Maharashtra reports 24,171 crimes against children in 2024, the highest in India, highlighting a concerning trend in child safety.
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