Cops crackdown on organised crime, nab 70

The Delhi Police arrested 70 people in the South East district and seized firearms, narcotics, illicit liquor and stolen property under Operation ‘Aaghat’, an action against organised crimes in the national capital, the police said on Saturday.

During the operation carried out across the district on Friday night, 14 country-made pistols, one sophisticated pistol, 24 cartridges and 16 knives were recovered, leading to the arrest of 28 people, the police said.

Additionally, 6,338 quarters of illicit liquor were seized and 13 people were arrested in connection with the recovery, they said.

The objective of the operation was to uproot organised crime in all its forms, deter and prevent criminal activities in residential areas and develop a strong sense of security among citizens while fostering their faith in the police, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said.

The cop said it was also aimed at preventing habitual and budding criminals from engaging in illegal activities and guiding them towards a path of reform and non-recidivism, thereby ensuring a safer and more law-abiding society.

The operation also led to the arrest of nine people in narcotics cases, with seizures, including 5.985 kg of ganja, 51 grams of heroin, 54 grams of MDMA and a motorcycle, the official mentioned. Thirteen gamblers were also arrested and Rs 78,350 in cash was recovered from them, he added.

Five property offenders were arrested with three stolen mobile phones and two motorcycles, while two accused in pending Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act cases were also apprehended, the DCP said.