Crime stories sell - but they also shape what we fear, who we blame, and how society responds. In India’s fast-changing media ecosystem, news channels, social platforms, and 24/7 digital outlets don’t just report crime - they help build the public story about it. This blog explains how media influences public perception of crime, separates myths from reality, and uses concrete Indian examples (including cybercrime trends and white-collar scandals) so students and readers understand the stakes. Quick snapshot (what the data shows) Official data shows a rise in recorded crime and a sharp increase in cybercrime in recent years. The NCRB’s Crime in India 2023 reporting and coverage note that cybercrime and urban/white-collar types of offences have surged. Independent cyber-security and industry reports also confirm growing cyber threats and malware activity across India. These rising numbers matter - but how the media reports them often determines public understanding, policy focus, and la...
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