Delhi Police's South-East District on Friday (December 26, 2025) conducted Operation Aaghat 3.0, arresting 285 accused under the Excise Act, NDPS Act, and Gambling Act. 504 persons were apprehended under preventive measures, and 116 individuals of bad character were arrested.
The recoveries included 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges, 27 knives, 12,258 quarters of illicit liquor, 6.01 kg of ganja, and ₹2,30,990 seized. Additionally, 310 mobile phones, 231 two-wheelers, and one four-wheeler were recovered. A total of 1,306 persons were rounded up under preventive measures.
DCP South East, Hemant Tiwari, stated that this operation is a significant step in maintaining law and order. Providing details of the operation, DCP South East Hemant Tiwari added, "285 accused have been arrested under the Excise Act, NDPS Act, and Gambling Act. A total of 504 persons were apprehended under preventive action, while 116 Bad Characters were also apprehended."
Mr. Tiwari further said, "Ten property offenders and five auto-lifters were arrested during the operation. Recoveries include 21 CMP, 20 live cartridges, and 27 knives. A total of 12,258 quarters of illicit liquor and 6.01 kg of ganja were seized. We also recovered ₹2,30,990 from gamblers, along with 310 mobile phones. As many as 231 two-wheelers and one four-wheeler were seized or recovered."
