At least 400 were murdered this year in the district — 100 people up from the last yearr's figure in which 300 were killed, sources said on Friday. It has been reported that 7,655 cases were put up in police stations in the district this year — up 491 from the last year's figure when 7,164 cases were recorded. "The figures paint a bleak picture of law and order," sources said.The number of the injured in scuffles and murder attempts stands at 850 and 150 people, including women, were kidnapped.