In a year marked by intense police action, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant number of confrontations with criminals, resulting in dozens of fatalities and thousands of injuries. The state's top police officer presented a detailed account of these operations and their impact on law and order.
Record Police Encounters and Casualties in 2025
Addressing the media at the state police headquarters on Wednesday, Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna revealed that Uttar Pradesh Police engaged in 2,739 confrontations with criminals throughout 2025. In these operations, security forces gunned down 48 criminals and injured more than 3,153 others. The police force also paid a price, with 138 personnel injured and one officer martyred during the year.
DGP Krishna emphasised that this marks the highest number of encounters in a single year where habitual offenders were neutralised. He notably stated that these actions were carried out without triggering a single incident of communal tension.
Operation Conviction and Long-Term Crime Statistics
The senior officer credited the success to proactive policing and the stringent measures under "Operation Conviction", which ensured swift justice and rigorous legal follow-up. He provided comprehensive data showcasing the force's impact over recent years.
Due to vigorous police advocacy in courts over the past two years, 1,25,985 criminals have been sentenced. This includes 10,414 individuals receiving life imprisonment and 79 convicts of heinous crimes being handed the death penalty.
Taking a longer view, over the last eight and a half years, police action has led to the death of 266 criminals and injuries to 10,990 others. In the same period, 18 police personnel were martyred and 1,783 were injured, while over 33,000 wanted criminals were arrested.
Crime Plummet and Special Operations
The DGP's briefing highlighted a dramatic decline in major crime categories across Uttar Pradesh when compared to 2016 figures, showcasing the effectiveness of sustained police pressure.
- Organised crime and dacoity fell by a staggering 90%, from 240 to just 23 cases.
- Robberies dropped by 84%, from 3,797 to 610 incidents.
- Murders decreased by 46% (4,330 to 2,358).
- Rape cases fell by 53% (3,196 to 1,487).
- Riots reduced by 69%, from 7,153 to 2,202, indicating better crowd management and preventive policing.
Beyond encounters, the police targeted organised mafia networks, dismantling 68 gangs and seizing or destroying property worth over Rs 4,137 crore. Anti-corruption efforts saw 687 traps laid, catching 41 government officials red-handed while accepting bribes.
A significant initiative, the establishment of Mission Shakti Centres, has shown remarkable results in a short time. These centres have contributed to a 34% reduction in crimes against women and children within just three months of their operation.
The data presented paints a picture of a police force engaged in relentless action against criminal elements, resulting in a substantial transformation of the state's security landscape according to official statistics.
