Rajasthan Police is set to step up monitoring of fraud and financial irregularities in government welfare schemes, with a special cell to be established to investigate such cases. Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma has directed the appointment of nodal officers and the creation of a dedicated mechanism to monitor fraud involving schemes such as Samman Nidhi, Janani Suraksha Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Bima Yojana.
The directions were issued during a crime review meeting held at the police headquarters, where senior officers reviewed the state’s law-and-order situation, cybercrime, crimes against women and children and the progress of various special drives.
Police commissioners, range inspectors general, deputy commissioners and district superintendents of police participated in the meeting through video conferencing. Crime figures for 2024, 2025 and the period up to July 2026 were compared during the review.
According to the data presented at the meeting, overall crime in Rajasthan declined by 17.25% during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the corresponding period of 2024. Property-related offences recorded an even sharper decline of 32.32%.
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Decline in several serious offences
The review also highlighted a reduction in several serious crimes when compared with 2025. POCSO cases declined by 21.56%, while robbery cases fell by 25.49% and cases of loot declined by 20.84%. Cases of rape of adults decreased by 10.67%, while attempted murder cases fell by 9.81%.
Senior officers were directed to ensure speedy disposal of pending cases and prompt investigation in serious offences. Particular emphasis was placed on completing investigations into crimes against women and children within the prescribed timelines while maintaining sensitivity in handling such cases.
Cybercrime remains a key focus
Cybercrime was identified as a major challenge during the meeting. The police leadership reviewed the sanctioned and available manpower in cyber police stations across all districts and assessed the progress of FIRs, arrests and action against mule bank accounts.
Officials were also asked to identify cybercrime hotspots and take action against SIM cards being used for criminal activities. Police units were directed to strengthen monitoring of bank accounts and mobile numbers linked to cyber offences and ensure prompt action after complaints are received.
The authorities also stressed the need to preserve digital evidence effectively during investigations so that cybercrime cases can be pursued on the basis of reliable electronic records.
1,248 wanted and organised crime suspects arrested
A special enforcement drive conducted from July 20 to August 2 resulted in the arrest of 1,248 wanted persons and suspects linked to organised crime, according to the police.
During the campaign, 614 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 226 under the Arms Act and 474 cases related to illegal mining. Police also arrested 426 accused in cybercrime cases during the drive.
Officials were instructed to continue targeted action against organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal arms and illegal mining.
Over 3.73 lakh traffic violations recorded
The police also reported extensive enforcement against traffic violations. A total of 3,73,104 actions were taken for violations of traffic rules. These included 1,69,089 cases under the Motor Vehicles Act, 87,357 cases involving riding or driving without helmets and 80,023 cases related to overspeeding.
The meeting also reviewed preparations for implementing the next-generation e-challan system. Officials were directed to complete the necessary preparations so that traffic enforcement can become more efficient and digitally integrated.
Action against objectionable social media content
Rajasthan Police also reported significant action against objectionable content on social media. According to the figures presented, 98.8% of posts related to crimes against women and children were removed, while 88.8% of posts containing threats to communal harmony were also taken down.
The proposed special cell for welfare-scheme fraud is expected to strengthen coordination between the police and departments administering government schemes. Once nodal officers are appointed, cases involving suspicious beneficiaries, forged documents, false claims and alleged misuse of government funds can be monitored more systematically.
The initiative is aimed at detecting fraud at an early stage, preventing diversion of public funds and ensuring that benefits under welfare schemes reach genuine and eligible beneficiaries.
