Report No. 177

1.13.12 Himachal Pradesh

Kangra district was selected for the purpose of study in the State. The total number of arrests made during the year 1998 is stated to be 3,932. 1,237 arrests were made for petty crimes. The arrests made for rioting (147, 148 and 149) is stated to be 686. The arrests made under the Excise Act are as high as 904. The percentage of arrests made in relationto bailable offences is 63.12%. According to another letter from the DGP, Shimla the percentage of arrests made in relation to bailable offences for the entire State is 65%.