The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) report reveals a rise in sexual violence cases in the year 2023 compared to the previous year, while simultaneously experiencing a decrease in suicide cases. According to RBP report, the number of sexual violence offences increased from 112 in 2022 to 137 in 2023. However, …

Bhutan is taking a step towards a low-emission transport system, introduced Electric Vehicles (EV). However, EV owners shares that they are encountering significant hurdles including high maintenance costs, a lack of adequate charging centers, and the burden of monthly loan payments ranging from Nu 25,000 to Nu 30,000. The Executive …

A 28-year-old businessman from Tsirang has been detained by Wangduephodrang police on suspicion of voluntary manslaughter of a 33-year-old private driver from Samdrupjongkhar. The incident occurred on 1 February 2024 at Bajo town, Wangduephodrang. According to Wangduephodrang Polioce Station, the deceased visited the complainant’s residence to attend a ritual for …

Bhutan experienced a decline in its ranking in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). With a score of 68, Bhutan now ranks 26th among 180 countries and territories, a drop from its previous position of 25th. On 30 January 2024, Transparency International (TI) released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The …

A 31-year-old mother tragically passed away after giving birth to twins in Phuentsholing. The incident has raised concerns about maternal health and the risks associated with childbirth. The deceased’s sister shared that the mother had gone to the hospital for a check-up after experiencing back pain. She was admitted after …

In a shocking incident that unfolded on 23 January 2024, at approximately 6.55 pm in Babesa, Thimphu, a distressing act of child battery was captured on a Live TikTok video. The video showcased a netizen engaging in violent behavior, verbally abusing and slapping a young girl. Prompted by this alarming …

On 23 January 2024, at approximately 1200 hours, a fire broke out at the Bumzang food factory in Bjemina. Eyewitnesses at the factory reported observing smoke emanating from a miniature circuit breaker in the kitchen area. One witness, quick to react, raised the alarm by alerting the workers inside the …

The year 2023 saw a surge in crime related to offence of substance abuse with 1,566 offences, as compared to 593 cases of substance abuse recorded in 2022. Decrease in cases of battery was recorded in 2023 with 868 and 1,283 in 2022, larceny with 286 and 308 and burglary …

In a distressing incident, the lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered near a shop in Babesa, Thimphu. The information was received through an informant, prompting the investigating team of STPS (South Thimphu police Station) to immediately proceed to the scene. Simultaneously, the forensic team from the Jigme Dorji …

As per Royal Bhutan Police a total of 3,669 individuals were arrested for substance use in the year 2023. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, where 1,557 individuals were arrested. The statistics highlight the highest seizure of pharmaceutical drugs, with Spasmo Proxyvon Plus capsules being the most …