Operation Aaghat 4.0: A Two-Day Crackdown Before Holi
The aim of the operation was to stop crime before Holi, by using specific searches, road checks, and information-based investigations all over the city. People in the police said it was a definite push to get rid of criminals who might take advantage of crowds at the festival.
Sanjay Kumar Jain, a Joint Commissioner, said the drive was a big win, with a lot of people detained and legal steps taken. Police stressed the goal was to prevent things; to give a firm warning and cut down on the possibility of violence, drugs being sold, and illegal selling.
People Arrested, Charges, and Stopping Crime
Around 4,000 people were detained in the operation, and over 975 were held in preventive custody and formally accused. These steps included arrests under the Substances Act and other laws to deal with drug crimes.
More than 220 people were arrested under the Substances Act alone, showing a continued effort to fight drug dealing. More than 550 were prosecuted for drinking in public – a common worry during festivals, and which can cause public problems.
Weapons, Illegal Liquor, and Seizures of Bootleg Liquor
Police filed 33 cases under the Arms Act, and took 35 guns and 23 knives. These finds show a strong effort to get dangerous weapons off the streets before the festival.
The authorities also filed about 60 cases relating to bootlegging – five of them under the Delhi Act – and took more than 19,000 small bottles of illegal alcohol. The large amount of alcohol taken shows how hard they are trying to stop illegal sales which can lead to violence and problems with health during Holi.
Stolen Goods Found and Actions with Vehicles
The operation also led to stolen things being found, and action against vehicle crimes. Six people who steal property were caught, and police found nine motorcycles and 20 stolen mobile phones during searches and later checks.
Using the DP Act, over 475 vehicles were seized. Taking vehicles and checking who owns them is to stop people joyriding, illegally moving contraband, and other crimes that often go up during festivals.
What the Operation Was For and Its Effect: A Clear Message Before Holi
Police officials said Operation Aaghat 4.0 was a move to assure the public, and to stop criminals from using Holi for their own ends. The campaign showed they were ready, and that they would use the law to make criminals answer for what they did.
Joint Commissioner Jain said again that the police were still watchful and ready to make sure that celebrations all over the city were peaceful. By using information-based policing with obvious enforcement, the authorities tried to lower the chance of big problems, and to keep public order.
The size of the arrests, seizures, and prosecutions shows a wider plan to put off people from doing crime before big festivals. For people who live in the city, and visitors, the operation is to make public areas safer, and to cut down on the harm from illegal liquor, weapons, and drugs.
