By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: Acting under the directions of Director General of Police Kailash Makwana, the Madhya Pradesh Police have launched sustained, well-planned operations across districts to strengthen law and order, ensure the arrest of offenders, strictly enforce court orders, and further consolidate peace and public safety. Over the past three days, large-scale combing patrols and raids were conducted simultaneously across the state, leading to the arrest of more than 1,100 absconding accused.
During the special combing drive, police apprehended over 1,100 persons wanted under permanent and arrest warrants. More than 700 listed criminals, habitual offenders and suspects under surveillance were also checked. The action has brought long-absconding criminals within the ambit of the law and has yielded significant results in the prevention of crime.
District-wise highlights:
Balaghat: Police arrested 51 absconding accused wanted under permanent and arrest warrants during the special combing patrol. Raids were conducted at the homes, hideouts and suspected locations of over 140 listed and surveillance offenders, and their activities were closely scrutinised.
Katni: In an extensive operation, 145 warrant holders and offenders were detained, including 23 under permanent warrants and 82 under arrest warrants. Additionally, 30 new cases related to illegal hoarding and sale of liquor were registered. Strict action was also taken against drunken driving under the Motor Vehicles Act, strengthening road safety and curbing illegal activities.
Chhatarpur: Under the “Nyay Path Abhiyan”, police carried out large-scale action, arresting over 200 accused, including 40 permanent warrant holders, 76 arrest warrant holders and reward-carrying offenders worth Rs 52,000. Those arrested were linked to illegal arms trafficking, gambling operations and illicit liquor trade. A substantial quantity of illegal weapons and cash was also seized.
Morena: Around 125 persons wanted under permanent and arrest warrants were taken into custody. Police also arrested seven absconding reward-carrying offenders worth Rs 29,000, who had evaded the law for a long time. Raids were conducted at the premises of history-sheeters and externed accused, significantly aiding efforts to curb organised crime.
Gwalior: Police arrested a total of 250 warrant holders, including 121 under permanent warrants and 129 under arrest warrants. Detailed verification of 348 goons and history-sheeters was carried out, along with strict legal action against those involved in illegal liquor and gambling activities.
Guna: A simultaneous operation across all police station areas led to the arrest of 43 long-absconding warrant holders, several of whom were involved in serious offences. Thorough searches were conducted at the locations of goons, history-sheeters, externed and reward-carrying criminals, with continuous monitoring of their activities ensured.
Sehore: During night combing patrols, 145 warrant holders were detained and 157 surveillance offenders were thoroughly checked. Police also took stringent action in cases related to gambling and illegal liquor under the Excise Act, arresting several accused.
Mandsaur: In a special night operation, 175 warrant holders were arrested, including 130 under permanent warrants and 42 under arrest warrants. The drive specifically targeted long-absconding offenders posing a serious challenge to law and order.
Police officials said the special combing operation has proved to be a decisive and effective step towards controlling absconding criminals, organised crime, illegal liquor trade, gambling, arms trafficking and habitual offenders across the state.
