Looking Back at 2025: Terror Plots, Turmoil and Tough Crackdowns Shape Haryana’s Law & Order

The year 2025 turned out to be a crucial and stormy era in matters of law and order for Haryana, characterized by serious cases of terrorism, massive police raids, police force unrest, and evolving patterns of crimes. Though government records suggest a reduction in conventional crimes, online crimes showed an alarming increase. One of the most alarming security incidents that came to light is that of the terrorist module exposed that is traced to doctors from Al-Falah University in Faridabad, which is related to the November 10 Red Fort blast in Delhi that took at least 13 lives.

Investigating agencies probed links with Kashmir-based handlers, while nearly 2,900 kg of explosives were recovered from two rooms in Faridabad ahead of the blast. The case prompted the Haryana Police to establish a dedicated Anti-Terrorist Cell. Terror-related incidents continued through the year. On November 25, a blast near the Women Police Station in Sirsa led to five arrests after an Instagram video allegedly claimed responsibility in the name of the Khalistan Liberation Army.

Days later, the Special Task Force (STF) arrested a key operative of the Lawrence Bishnoi–Kala Rana gang in Karnal, recovering two live hand grenades and 1.5 kg of an RDX-based IED. The police also arrested several alleged Pakistani spies, including YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra in May and Nuh-based advocate Rizwan in November. Two others — Mohammad Tarif of Kangarka village and Arman of Rajaka village — were also taken into custody.

IPS Suicide and Leadership Change

The force was rocked on October 7 by the suicide of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, who alleged caste discrimination and named several senior IPS and IAS officers, including the then DGP. An abetment case was registered in Chandigarh. Days later, an ASI linked to a corruption probe involving Kumar’s aide also died by suicide, adding to the turmoil. In the aftermath, the state replaced DGP Shatrujeet Kapur with O.P. Singh. Despite a brief tenure, Singh left a strong imprint. Under Operation Trackdown (November 5–27), police arrested 7,587 criminals. This was followed by Operation Hotspot, which saw raids at 17,285 locations, registration of 1,736 cases, and arrest of 3,915 accused, including 837 long-absconding criminals. Police also claimed to have foiled a conspiracy to murder 17 people.

Crime Trends: Mixed Picture

Data till December 28 shows a 5.7% decline in IPC/BNS and special law cases — 1.28 lakh FIRs in 2025 compared to 1.36 lakh in 2024. Murders fell from 958 to 904, grievous hurt dropped by nearly 9.5%, and robberies declined by 24%. Rape FIRs fell by 25%, while cases of molestation, sexual harassment and dowry deaths also recorded a decline.However, cybercrime surged sharply. Registered cases rose 12.7%, arrests jumped 54%, and police blocked 1.5 lakh mobile numbers and 12,326 digital devices, even arresting 62 bank officials for alleged collusion.NDPS cases also rose, with 3,659 cases and 6,654 arrests, especially in Sirsa, Dabwali and Faridabad. 

The Road Ahead

With a 29.3% manpower shortage, 2026 will test Haryana Police’s capacity to deepen technology-driven policing, expand CCTV and AI-based crime mapping, strengthen cyber units, and rebuild public trust amid evolving security threats.