Delhi Police arrested 285 people, seize pistols in massive operation 'New Year'

In a major crackdown ahead of New Year celebrations, the Delhi Police on Friday carried out Operation Aaghat 3.0, arresting 285 people for offences under the Excise Act, NDPS Act and Gambling Act.

As part of preventive action, more than 500 individuals were detained, while 116 people identified as having a “bad character” were also arrested, police said. The operation led to the recovery of knives, pistols, cartridges and cannabis.

Here is a full list of arrests and other recoveries made during Operation Aaghat 3.0:

504 persons apprehended under preventive



measures

116 individuals of ‘bad character’ arrested

21 country-made pistols

20 live cartridges

27 knives

12,258 quarters of illicit liquor,

6.01 kg ganja

₹2,30,990

310 mobile phones

231 two-wheelers, one four-wheeler

Police said 1,306 persons were also rounded up under preventive measures as DCP South East Hemant Tiwari said the operation is a significant step in maintaining law and order.

Tiwari further added that the 285 people who were arrested have bene booked under Excise Act, NDPS Act and Gambling Act.