New Delhi: South East Delhi Police launched a massive overnight crackdown under Operation Aaghat, arresting 285 people and seizing weapons, drugs, and cash to curb organised crime ahead of New Year celebrations. The operation was carried out to ensure the safety of Delhiites ahead of the New Year celebrations
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.
In a major blow to vehicle theft networks, police seized or recovered 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler during searches and road checks across the district.
Overall, 1,306 people were rounded up under preventive measures as police fanned out through the night, conducting checks, verifications and targeted raids based on local intelligence inputs.
Senior police officers said Operation Aaghat 3.0 was designed as a preventive and deterrent exercise to ensure public safety as the city approaches New Year celebrations, a period that traditionally sees a spike in crime and movement.
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