Operation Aaghat 3.0: Delhi Police arrest over 280; seize weapons, drugs
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New Delhi: As the national capital gears up for New Year celebrations, the Delhi Police intensified security measures by carrying out an overnight crackdown under Operation Aaghat 3.0, arresting 285 people across the South-East district. The special drive, aimed at preventing crime during the festive season, also led to the seizure of illegal weapons, drugs, illicit liquor, cash, and stolen property.
According to Delhi Police, coordinated raids were conducted at multiple vulnerable locations to identify and detain individuals suspected of criminal activities. The operation focused on curbing offences related to arms, narcotics, excise violations, gambling, and property crimes, ensuring a safer environment for residents and revellers.
Officials said 285 accused were arrested under various provisions of the Arms Act, Excise Act, NDPS Act, and Gambling Act. In addition, 504 people were apprehended under preventive action, while 1,306 individuals were rounded up as part of precautionary measures to deter any untoward incidents during the holiday period.
The operation specifically targeted habitual offenders, resulting in the arrest of 116 'bad characters.' Ten property offenders and five auto-lifters were also apprehended, with a special focus on dismantling vehicle theft networks to prevent inconvenience to the public during celebrations.
Significant recoveries were made during the crackdown. Police seized 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges, and 27 knives from various accused. A total of 12,258 quarters of illicit liquor were recovered, along with 6.01 kg of ganja. In action against gambling activities, cash amounting to Rs 2,30,990 was seized.
The drive also led to the recovery of stolen property, including 310 mobile phones reported as snatched, robbed, or lost. Additionally, 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler were seized or recovered during the raids.
Operation Aaghat 3.0 is part of an ongoing series of enforcement drives. The first phase, conducted in September, resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of firearms and narcotics. Operation Aaghat 2.0, carried out in October, saw around 500 people apprehended in a focused crackdown against habitual offenders, bootleggers, and drug peddlers.
The Delhi Police stated that such coordinated and intelligence-based operations will continue in the coming days to maintain law and order and ensure heightened security across the city during the New Year and holiday season.
With IANS inputs