Delhi Police's Operation Kavach 13.0 leads to over 200 arrests

In a 48-hour drive called Operation Kavach 13.0, Delhi Police's West District arrested 222 individuals. The crackdown on crime-prone areas led to significant seizures of narcotics, illicit liquor, and illegal arms, boosting police visibility.

In a major crackdown aimed at curbing crime and illegal activities, the West District of Delhi Police conducted a 48-hour intensive enforcement drive under Operation Kavach 13.0.

According to the release, the operation, carried out on the directions of the Police Headquarters (PHQ) from March 29 (6 PM) to March 31 (6 PM), resulted in over 200 arrests and widespread enforcement action across identified crime-prone areas.

Key Enforcement Actions and Seizures

Under Operation Kavach 13.0, leading to 222 arrests, 1,579 detentions, and 93 intelligence-based raids across JJ clusters, liquor routes, and other crime-prone pockets. All police stations, supported by Special Staff, ANTF, and AATS units, executed naka checking, surveillance, night domination, and surprise raids with real-time coordination on identified hotspots.

Narcotics Seizures

During the drive, police registered nine cases under the NDPS Act and seized a total of 8.894 kg of contraband, including ganja, heroin, and smack.

Illicit Liquor and Arms

Under the Delhi Excise Act, 24 cases were booked, leading to the recovery of 2,198 quarters of illicit liquor. Action under the Arms Act resulted in 18 cases, with the seizure of 18 knives, along with two scooties and one mobile phone, as stated in the release.

Gambling and Tobacco Violations

Additionally, 19 cases were registered under the Gambling Act, with cash amounting to ₹26,470 recovered. Police also issued 254 challans under the COTPA Act, collecting fines worth ₹50,800 during the enforcement drive, as added in the release.

Preventive Measures and Impact

Preventive measures included 182 vehicles seized, 132 preventive arrests under BNSS, 137 Excise preventive actions (40A/40B), and checks on 188 BC/HS.

The operation targeted narcotics traffickers, illicit liquor smugglers, illegal arms carriers, gamblers, BNSS offenders, DP Act violators, COTPA violators and other anti-social elements, ensuring a decisive blow to crime networks operating in the district. Police said the sustained action boosted visibility, disrupted illegal networks, and strengthened deterrence against habitual offenders across the district. (ANI)

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