Guwahati, June 7 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Assam recorded a sharp rise in crimes involving juveniles in 2024, with the number of cases registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Special and Local Laws (SLL) increasing significantly compared to the previous year.

According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, a total of 206 cases were registered against juveniles in Assam in 2024, up from 140 cases recorded in 2023, when the IPC was still in force.

Of the total cases registered in 2024, 113 were recorded under various provisions of the IPC/BNS. These included four rape cases, two cases of assault on women with intent to outrage modesty, 14 cases of kidnapping and abducti...