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Operation Aaghat in South-East Delhi Nets Hundreds in Pre–New Year Crime Sweep

Police describe the overnight drive as a deterrent to organised crime ahead of holiday festivities.

Overview

  • South-East Delhi Police reported 285 accused arrested under the Arms, Excise, NDPS and Gambling laws, alongside 504 preventive apprehensions and 116 listed bad characters detained.
  • Officers said 1,306 people were rounded up for verification as part of preventive checks across identified hotspots.
  • Seizures included 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges, 27 knives, 6.01 kg of ganja and 12,258 quarters of illicit liquor.
  • Recoveries also included Rs 2,30,990 from gambling, 310 mobile phones and 232 vehicles comprising 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler.
  • Officials noted initial reports of roughly 150 arrests reflected early counts, while DCP Hemant Tiwari said similar special drives will continue to reinforce public safety.