Over 14K detained during police's “General Gasht”

In a major city-wide security initiative, the Delhi Police conducted an intensive night patrolling operation, titled “General Gasht”, to bolster security, deter criminal activities, and instil confidence among citizens.

According to the police, 14,542 offenders were detained under Section 65 of Delhi Police Act, which gives police the authority to detain individuals who fail to comply with lawful directions, and a total of 23,537 vehicles were checked.

Moreover, 128 declared bad characters were arrested, while action against 485 people under the Arms Act was taken, the data stated.

The exercise, held across all 15 police districts of the national capital, began at midnight and continued till 4 am, marking one of the largest coordinated policing efforts in recent months.

The operation witnessed the active participation of senior officers and maximum deployment of personnel from all districts and specialised units of Delhi Police. Commissioner of Police Satish Golchha personally supervised the exercise, visiting multiple districts including East, South East and New Delhi.

During his visit, the Commissioner reviewed the arrangements at strategic points, interacted with the officers and staff on duty.

According to police officials, the key objective of the General Gasht was to prevent criminal incidents, curb organised crime, control drug trafficking and keep a close watch on habitual offenders. The coordinated effort is also expected to help police identify potential crime hotspots and enhance area-specific surveillance in the days ahead.

The operation involved simultaneous patrolling by officers and field units in their respective jurisdictions. All participating personnel were briefed in advance about their duties, roles and responsibilities to ensure the drive’s effectiveness.

As part of the exercise, multiple checkpoints and barricades were established at strategic locations across the city. Police teams conducted rigorous vehicle checks and took several preventive actions, including detentions under relevant sections of law, to avert potential crimes and maintain public order.