Ludhiana ranks 2nd nationally in murder cases per NCRB 2024 data

The article published on May 14, 2026 reports Ludhiana's ranking as the second-highest in India for murders, based on the NCRB 2024 data. It provides breakdowns: 56 murders in 2024 leading to 58 deaths (44 men, 14 women); victim age distribution includes 26 victims aged 30-45 (18 men, 8 women), 12 victims aged 45-60, 18 victims aged 18-30 (including 3 women), and one victim in the 16-18 age group (a minor girl). Triggers include petty quarrels (19 cases), personal enmity (14), illicit relationships (8), gang rivalry (1), and six unsolved cases. It also notes Ludhiana sharing the second spot with Asansol (56) and placing Agra at 53.

NCRB data for 2024 across 34 major Indian cities shows Ludhiana with 56 murder cases, resulting in 58 deaths (44 men and 14 women). Ludhiana ranks second nationally behind Faridabad (79 murders). Asansol also recorded 56 murders, sharing the second spot; Agra recorded 53 murders for third place. The 2024 figure marks a decline from 2022 (58 murders), and the 2023 figure is reported as unchanged from 2024 in the article context.

NCRB data for 2023 shows Ludhiana recorded 56 murders, a figure lower than 2022.

National Crime Records Bureau data for 2022 indicates Ludhiana reported 58 murders, establishing a high base level of violent crime prior to subsequent years.