Delhi Police Intensifies Action Against Illicit Liquor, Gambling, Drugs, and Street Crime
New Delhi, April 1 — In a sweeping crackdown on illegal activities, the Delhi Police have arrested over 200 individuals in North West Delhi’s Rohini during a month-long special drive that targeted excise violations, gambling, narcotics, and street crimes.The drive, conducted from March 1 to March 31, resulted in the registration of:
- 63 cases under the Excise Act
- 55 cases under the Gambling Act
- 12 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act
Major Seizures: Liquor, Drugs, and Cash
Police recovered significant quantities of contraband and cash during the operation:- ₹1.10 lakh in cash from gambling dens
- Over 2,600 bottles of illicit liquor
- 2.784 kg of cannabis
- 60.34 grams of smack
- 48.78 grams of charas
- 25 banned tablets
- 25 illegal injections
Crackdown on Street Crime and Vehicle Theft
The crackdown extended to street-level criminal activity:- 13 robbers and 20 snatchers were apprehended
- 44 auto-lifters were arrested, helping solve 45 vehicle thefts
- 55 individuals involved in burglary and theft were caught, leading to the resolution of 86 theft cases
Action Under Arms Act and Public Drinking
A total of 31 cases were registered under the Arms Act, with 34 offenders arrested.Efforts to curb public nuisance saw 731 people booked for drinking in public under the Excise Act. Meanwhile, under the Delhi Police Act:
- 14,935 individuals were detained for preventive action
- 2,074 vehicles were impounded
- 1,164 miscreants faced preventive legal action under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
“We remain committed to curbing illegal activities and creating a safer environment for citizens,” said the official.