Rohtak, Oct. 4 -- Former chief minister and Leader of Opposition in Haryana assembly Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday accused the state government of failing to control law and order in Haryana, claiming that over 80 gangs are active in the state, involved in murder, extortion, robbery, and kidnapping. Citing the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, Hooda said Haryana ranked third in the country in crime rate in 2023, with 739.3 cases registered per 100,000 population - a total of 2.24 lakh crimes.

Addressing the media on Friday, Hooda said the conviction rate was only 30%, reflecting the government's inability to prevent crime and deliver justice. "Haryana ranks fourth in crimes against women, with 15,758 cases and a crime rate of ...