Ahead of New Year celebrations, Delhi Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across the national capital to strengthen security and prevent potential criminal activity during the festive period.
As part of the pre-New Year drive, Operation Aaghat 3.0, police arrested 285 accused under various laws and seized illegal weapons, drugs, and liquor. The operation, conducted across vulnerable and crime-prone areas, was aimed at deterring organised crime, stress offences, and unlawful activities.
Operation Aaghat 3.0 | Key Outcomes from the South-East District-
285 accused arrested under the Excise Act, NDPS Act & Gambling Act. 504 persons apprehended under preventive action. 116 Bad Characters (BCs) apprehended. 10 property offenders and five auto-lifters arrested.… pic.twitter.com/XVTHulCBPC— ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2025
Police Arrested Hundreds
As per police officials, 285 accused were taken into custody under various provisions of the Arms Act, NDPS Act and Gambling Act during the operation. Additionally, 504 individuals were detained as a preventive measure to curb any potential offences during the New Year celebrations.
As part of a targeted drive against repeat offenders, police rounded up 116 listed bad characters, while 10 property offenders and five auto-lifters were also arrested across the district.
21 Pistols, Drugs, Illegal Liquor Seized
The drive resulted in major recoveries, with police seizing 21 country-made firearms, 20 live cartridges and 27 knives. Teams also confiscated quantities of drugs and illegal liquor, suggesting efforts to circulate contraband ahead of the festive celebrations.
In addition, police reported large-scale recovery of stolen items, including 310 mobile phones that had been snatched, robbed or reported missing, all of which were traced and recovered during the operation.
In a significant crackdown on vehicle theft rackets, police seized or recovered 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler during extensive searches and road checks conducted across the district.
What is Operation Aaghat 3.0
Operation Aaghat 3.0 was planned as a preventive and deterrent measure to maintain public safety ahead of New Year celebrations, a time that typically witnesses increased crowd movement and a rise in criminal activity.
Overall, 1,306 people were detained under preventive provisions as police teams conducted overnight checks, verifications, and intelligence-based raids across the district.
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