Aurangabad Police Arrest 64 in Massive Crime Crackdown
Aurangabad police arrested 64 people, seized weapons and liquor during a massive crackdown led by SP Upendra Nath Verma.
In a sweeping operation designed to bolster law and order, the Aurangabad police launched a massive crackdown on Wednesday night, resulting in the arrest of 64 individuals and the seizure of illegal weapons and liquor.
The special campaign, orchestrated under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Police Upendra Nath Verma, targeted various areas across multiple police station jurisdictions to dismantle illegal activities and strengthen crime control in the region.
Major Arrests and Seizures
The police action resulted in significant arrests across several categories of crime. According to official reports, the crackdown included:
- 4 individuals charged with attempted murder.
- 17 individuals arrested under the Prohibition Act.
- 43 individuals detained in connection with various other criminal cases.
Following the arrests, 48 of the accused have already been sent to judicial custody. During the raids, authorities recovered a substantial cache of illegal items, including 258.20 liters of country liquor and 0.750 liters of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). The police also seized a rifle, one live cartridge, four empty shells, four motorcycles, and a mobile phone.
Vehicle Inspections and Legal Actions
Beyond the targeted raids, the police conducted an extensive vehicle inspection drive to ensure compliance with regulations. During this process, authorities checked a staggering 1,432 vehicles, resulting in the collection of ₹118,000 in fines.
The operation also saw the execution of six warrants and the completion of two attachment proceedings, further tightening the legal net around habitual offenders.
Police Urge Public Cooperation
Superintendent of Police Upendra Nath Verma emphasized that this campaign is part of a continuous, ongoing effort to curb illegal activities and keep criminals in check. He underscored the importance of community involvement in maintaining peace.
"We urge the public to share any information regarding drug trafficking with the police," the SP stated. He further assured citizens that the identities of informants will be kept strictly confidential to encourage more people to come forward against illegal trade.