Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police annual report for 2025 recorded a 35 to 40 per cent decline in cybercrime compared to last year, Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty said on Tuesday.
Addressing the media, the Commissioner said public awareness played a key role in reducing cyber offences. At the same time, he said road accidents increased, but fatalities declined due to focused enforcement and corrective measures at accident-prone locations.
The traffic wing issued most challans through non-contact methods, he said, adding that the department relied heavily on technology to improve compliance and road safety.
The report also noted a sharp rise in deportations of foreign nationals. While police deported 27 foreigners last year for overstaying visas, the number rose to 72 this year, the Commissioner said.
She Teams received 1,043 petitions during the year, leading to the registration of 83 FIRs. Police also booked 2,964 petty cases and conducted counselling sessions for 3,322 individuals.
In drug-related offences, police registered 575 cases and arrested 1,228 persons this year. They seized narcotics worth ₹16.85 crore. In comparison, police registered 421 cases last year, arrested 954 persons, and seized drugs worth ₹24.20 crore.
Cyberabad police annual report highlights cybercrime trends
The Cyberabad police annual report showed a significant reduction in financial losses from cybercrime. Losses dropped from about ₹793 crore last year to ₹404 crore this year, officials said.
Digital arrest-related frauds declined sharply, according to the report. However, the document offered limited clarity on crimes against women and children, drawing criticism for its narrow focus.
While the report explained the decline in cyber offences in detail, it devoted less attention to crimes that showed an upward trend. Observers said the document largely centred on cybercrime metrics.
The report also triggered discussion over traffic enforcement. Officials said the traffic department generated substantial revenue through challans. Although police credited enforcement for lowering road deaths, the sharp rise in penalties compared to last year surprised many.
Senior officers, including Joint Traffic Police Commissioner Gajarao Bhupal and several Deputy Commissioners of Police, attended the release of the annual report.
📢Cyberabad Police Annual Press meet – 2025
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