The number of crimes in the state is getting increased along with the intensifying temperature. Brutal crimes are being committed in the state on a daily basis. Teenagers and youngsters are responsible for most of the crimes. Drugs are being seized from youngsters and people are clashing over small matters. Though, police are trying their best to arrest these criminals, the rate of crime is not declining.

Four local youth allegedly kidnapped a 14-year-old girl after beating up her father, who hails from Rajasthan and is involved in the pottery business, in Ochira, Kollam. The families from Rajasthan have been residing in Ochira town for the last eight years and are engaged in making clay pottery. Migrant labourers are experiencing such crimes from locals on a day to day basis. Police have registered the case and are hopeful that the accused will be arrested immediately.
Another man was granted bail recently in connection with a financial fraud after kidnapping a 14-year old girl. The recent abduction happened while the investigation is going on.

Such crimes are being committed in villages as well as twons. Girls and women cannot even walk through deserted roads even in daylight. Criminals are getting bail immediately after they get arrested. Many of them are not even hesitant to commit a murder under the influence of drugs. The accused in the murder of a youth in capital was also under the influence of drugs. The motive of a crime committed by a quotation team in Azhoor in Thiruvananthapuram was also related to drug dealings. The political background of such criminals also become helpful for them to escape. Therefore, police are afraid to arrest them in many cases. Incidents including the kidnap in Ochira are a sign for beefing up our security system.