In a sweeping pre-emptive strike against crime ahead of the New Year 2026 celebrations, the South East District of Delhi Police has concluded a massive two-day drive under "Operation Aaghat 3.0," resulting in the arrest of 350 accused persons linked to various criminal activities. The intensive operation, aimed at fortifying law and order, led to significant seizures of illegal arms, narcotics, illicit liquor, and stolen property.
According to senior police officials, the operation was meticulously planned to disrupt criminal networks and deter anti-social elements. The crackdown focused on several key areas: illicit liquor trade, narcotics peddling, illegal weapon possession, gambling rackets, and property crimes.
"The objective was clear: to tighten our grip on crime, ensure public safety during the festive period, and send a strong message that unlawful activities will not be tolerated," stated a senior officer from the South East District.
The operation yielded comprehensive results across legal provisions:
Substantive Arrests: A total of 285 accused were arrested under specific statutes—the Excise Act, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and the Gambling Act.
Preventive Action: As a proactive measure, 504 individuals were detained under preventive sections of law to avert potential crimes.
Targeting Criminal Profiles: Police apprehended 116 known "bad characters" with criminal histories to prevent them from disturbing the peace.
Property Crime Crackdown: The drive led to the arrest of 10 property offenders and 5 auto-lifters, solving several theft cases.
Verification Drive: In a move to strengthen ground-level intelligence and monitoring, 1,306 persons were rounded up for verification in crime-prone areas.
The operational teams recovered a substantial cache of illegal items, highlighting the scale of illicit operations in the region:
Illegal Arms: 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges, and 27 knives were seized.
Narcotics: 6.01 kilograms of ganja (cannabis) were confiscated.
Illicit Liquor: A massive haul of 12,258 quarters of illicit liquor was recovered, aimed at curbing spurious alcohol circulation during celebrations.
Proceeds of Crime: Cash worth ₹2,30,990 was seized from gambling operations.
Stolen Property: The police recovered 310 mobile phones, 231 two-wheelers, and 1 four-wheeler, believed to be linked to various thefts and crimes.
Officials emphasized that such intensive drives are crucial ahead of major festivals and New Year celebrations when incidents of street crime, drunk driving, and public disorder typically see a rise. The seizure of illegal weapons and ammunition is particularly significant in preventing violent incidents.
"The recoveries and arrests made during Operation Aaghat 3.0 will have a direct impact on street crime and will help maintain a peaceful atmosphere. We urge citizens to celebrate responsibly and report any suspicious activity," the senior officer added.
The Delhi Police has announced that similar focused operations will continue across districts to ensure the capital remains safe and secure, reinforcing their commitment to zero tolerance against crime as the city steps into 2026.
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