Coordinated police presence and swift judicial remand hearings contributed to a 72.6% contraction in rioting and unlawful assembly incidents nationwide.
Rioting cases fall 72.6% in Jan-Sept 2026: Home Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs data show declines in violent crime categories over the first nine months of the calendar year.
Tariqul IslamAccredited Reporter
Published: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC•2 min read
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