The Delhi Police detained nearly 2,800 people and arrested around 600 within 24 hours across the Southern Range under Operation Aaghat 3.0, as part of a major push against organised and repeat crime ahead of the New Year.
Southern Range Joint Commissioner of Police SK Jain told news agency ANI that the operation was aimed at taking firm legal action against bootleggers, habitual offenders and drug peddlers. He said the strongest results had come from sustained action against repeat offenders.
“Legal action has been taken against 155 habitual offenders under various sections of the law,” Jain said, calling it one of the key successes of the drive.
During the operation, police recovered 24 country-made pistols, 44 knives and 30 live rounds under the Arms Act.
Authorities have also seized more than 22,000 quarters of illegal liquor and arrested over 60 bootleggers.
Action under the Public Gambling Act led to the recovery of around Rs 2 lakh in betting money, while more than 350 people were booked for drinking in public places.
Stolen property was also traced, including 310 mobile phones reported as snatched, robbed or lost, as well as 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler.
Operation Aaghat phases
Operation Aaghat 3.0 follows earlier enforcement drives carried out in September and October, which saw hundreds apprehended and firearms and narcotics seized. Police said the current phase builds on those efforts with wider coordination and a sharper focus on habitual offenders.
The Delhi Police said such intelligence-based, coordinated operations would continue in the coming days to maintain law and order and ensure heightened security across the capital during the New Year period.