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Jammu:
The Jammu Police Crime Branch has wrapped up 2025 with a landmark performance, registering the highest number of First Information Reports (FIRs) in the past 25 years, authorities said on Wednesday. This year’s report card highlights a significant ramp-up in investigations into serious and complex crimes, including economic offences, frauds and high-profile cases, signalling a tougher push against crime in the region.
According to the annual performance summary released by the Crime Branch’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW), a total of 67 new FIRs were filed in 2025, marking the highest tally for the specialised unit in over two decades. These cases spanned a range of offences involving financial irregularities, impersonation, land fraud, visa scams, job consultancy frauds and misuse of official positions, officials reported.
Strong Action on Economic Crimes and Arrests
In addition to the surge in FIRs, the Crime Branch’s economic wing took decisive action against suspects involved in serious offences. Throughout the year, law enforcement teams arrested 22 individuals linked to various cases, both within Jammu and outside the Union Territory, underscoring the collaborative efforts of police units to track suspects beyond local jurisdictions.
The monetary value associated with the cases successfully charge-sheeted by the Crime Branch was estimated at around ₹20 crore, reflecting the substantial scale of investigated frauds and financial crimes. Investigators said many of the cases required meticulous examination of documentary and digital evidence, along with sustained coordination with banks, government departments and financial institutions.
Major Areas of Focus
Officials emphasised that the Jammu Crime Branch kept a strong focus on cracking down on land-related frauds, sophisticated financial schemes and high-profile cheating incidents. Impersonation cases and misuse of digital identity were also on the rise, forcing the unit to adopt advanced investigative techniques to uncover complex criminal networks.
The agency reported heightened attention on illegal job consultancies operating in the Jammu region. These entities were accused of engaging in fraudulent practices including promises of jobs in exchange for money, prompting intensive investigations and multiple FIR filings.
Record Resolutions and Public Complaints Handled
Beyond filing new cases, the Economic Offences Wing also resolved a striking number of complaints from the public. Over 1,100 grievances involving financial irregularities and fraud were addressed by the unit, highlighting the volume of work handled this year and the public’s reliance on the Crime Branch for redressal of economic disputes.
Authorities believe this focus on response and resolution helped restore confidence among citizens affected by frauds and economic offences. Officials said the accomplishments were not merely about numbers but reflected an evolving capacity of law enforcement to confront modern, digitally enabled criminal activities.
Looking Ahead: Strengthening Crime Response
The 2025 report card from the Jammu Crime Branch is being seen as a milestone in the region’s fight against economic crime. Senior police officials have pledged to build on this momentum going into 2026, with plans to further enhance analytical capabilities, strengthen inter-agency coordination and continue tackling sophisticated forms of crime that often cross state and national boundaries.
As Jammu moves into the new year, the Crime Branch’s record achievements are being welcomed by many as a sign of robust law enforcement and a more secure environment for residents and businesses alike.
