Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police annual report for 2025 recorded a 35 to 40 per cent decline in cybercrime compared to the previous year, Avinash Mohanty said while releasing the document on Tuesday.
Addressing the media, the Cyberabad Police Commissioner said increased public awareness played a decisive role in reducing cyber offences. At the same time, he said road accidents rose during the year, but fatalities declined due to focused enforcement and corrective measures at accident-prone locations.
He said the traffic wing issued the majority of challans through non-contact methods. The department relied heavily on technology to improve compliance and enhance road safety, he added.
The Cyberabad police annual report also noted a sharp rise in deportations of foreign nationals. While police deported 27 foreigners last year for overstaying visas, the number increased to 72 this year, according to official data.
During the year, She Teams received 1,043 petitions. These led to the registration of 83 FIRs. Police also booked 2,964 petty cases and conducted counselling sessions for 3,322 individuals.
In drug-related offences, police registered 575 cases and arrested 1,228 persons. Officers seized narcotics worth ₹16.85 crore. In comparison, last year saw 421 cases, 954 arrests, and seizures valued at ₹24.20 crore.
Cyberabad police annual report flags cybercrime losses and enforcement trends
The Cyberabad police annual report showed a steep reduction in financial losses caused by cybercrime. Losses declined from around ₹793 crore last year to ₹404 crore this year, officials said.
Digital arrest-related frauds dropped sharply, according to the report. However, it provided limited clarity on crimes against women and children, drawing criticism for its narrow analytical focus.
While the report explained the fall in cyber offences in detail, it devoted less attention to crimes that recorded an increase. Observers said the document largely centred on cybercrime indicators.
The report also triggered debate over traffic enforcement. Officials said the traffic department generated substantial revenue through challans. Although police credited strict enforcement for reducing road deaths, the sharp rise in penalties compared to last year surprised many.
Senior officers, including Joint Traffic Police Commissioner Gajarao Bhupal and several Deputy Commissioners of Police, attended the release of the Cyberabad police annual report.
