New Delhi : As Delhi gears up for New Year celebrations, police launched an expanded overnight crackdown across the national capital, arresting hundreds of accused, seizing illegal weapons. The intensified drive, Operation Aaghat 3.0, was carried out by South East Delhi Police with coordinated raids and checks across vulnerable pockets of the district, targeting organised crime, street offenders and repeat lawbreakers.
Police said 285 accused were arrested under various provisions of the Arms Act, Excise Act, NDPS Act and Gambling Act during the operation. In addition, 504 people were apprehended under preventive action to avert potential offences during New Year gatherings. As part of focused action against habitual offenders, 116 listed bad characters were picked up, while police also arrested 10 property offenders and five auto-lifters during the raids.
The operation led to significant recoveries, including 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges and 27 knives. Police teams also seized consignments of drugs and illegal liquor, indicating attempts to push contraband into the market ahead of celebrations. Police seized or recovered 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler during searches and road checks across the district.
The operation resulted in significant recoveries, including 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges and 27 knives. Police also seized 12,258 quarters of illicit liquor, 6.01 kg of ganja and cash amounting to Rs 2,30,990 from gambling-related activities. A total of 310 mobile phones, 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler were either seized or recovered during the drive. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East) Hemant Tiwari said the operation was a significant step towards maintaining law and order.
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