Agartala, March 26 -- A total of 667 cases of crimes against women were registered in Tripura last year, with police arresting 426 accused in connection with these incidents, according to a report tabled in the state Assembly.

The number of such cases declined last year compared to 2023 and 2024, when a total of 791 and 724 cases, respectively, were registered at different police stations.

According to the report, 1,439 persons were found to be involved in these cases, of whom police filed charge sheets against 1,072 last year. However, only eight persons were convicted in these cases.

Of the total crimes against women cases registered last year, 168 were rape cases, 116 were molestation cases, 19 were dowry deaths, and 206 were relate...