Authorities said these actions were designed to deter property crime and improve public safety.

Delhi Police Seizes 21 Pistols, 6 kg Ganja and 310 Stolen Phones in Operation Aaghat 3.0 Ahead of New Year

Delhi Police launched “Operation Aaghat 3.0” across the capital’s South-East District as a major crime-control push ahead of New Year celebrations. According to officials, it resulted in the detention and arrest of hundreds of individuals and the seizure of weapons, narcotics and stolen property. The crackdown was focused on curbing organised crime, street offences and habitual offenders as the city prepared for increased footfall and festivities.

Police intensified patrolling, vehicle checks and targeted raids, which led to the arrest of 285 people under statutes including the Excise Act, NDPS Act and Public Gambling Act. According to Delhi Police, another 504 people were apprehended under preventive measures, and 116 persons were listed as “bad characters” and taken into custody.

Under the Arms Act, law enforcement recovered 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges and 27 knives. The operation also led to the seizure of 6.01 kg of ganja and a large quantity of illicit liquor – 12,258 quarters.

Officers also recovered 310 mobile phones believed to be stolen and seized 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler during checks. Authorities said these actions were designed to deter property crime and improve public safety.

Delhi Police said that officials reported a brief shootout in Narela, where two wanted men were wounded and taken into custody after opening fire at police; firearms and other items were recovered at the scene.

Source: Hindustan Times