Operation Kavach: Hyderabad Police Launch Massive Midnight Crackdown
Hyderabad Police deploy 3,000 personnel for Operation Kavach to curb illegal activities, seize numberless vehicles, and detain suspicious persons.
In a sweeping move to bolster public safety and dismantle illegal activities, the Hyderabad Police launched Operation Kavach, a massive security drive that saw thousands of officers descend upon the city's streets in the dead of night. The operation, which targeted various jurisdictions including the Charminar Zone, focused on weeding out suspicious elements and ensuring strict adherence to law and order.
Massive Mobilization for City Safety
The scale of the operation was significant, with Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar revealing that over 3,000 police personnel were deployed. Organized into approximately 100 specialized teams, the force established a series of strategic roadblocks starting from midnight on Friday.
The crackdown was particularly intensive in several key areas, including:
- Chandrayangutta
- Mailardevpalli
- Bandlaguda
- Shamshabad
- Attapur
- Rajendranagar
Commissioner Sajjanar noted that the public generally cooperated with the forces during these midnight checks, which were designed to screen for suspicious individuals and illegal vehicle movements.
Focus on Illegal Vehicles and Suspicious Activity
A primary target of Operation Kavach was vehicles plying the streets without number plates. Police seized numerous such vehicles and took several suspicious persons into custody. Beyond registration plates, the police also cracked down on vehicles featuring illegal modifications or unauthorized VIP markings.
Speaking on the objectives of the drive, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kiran Khare of the Charminar Zone explained that the operation in his jurisdiction involved 15 police stations and over 500 officers. The intensive frisking and vehicle inspections carried out between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM were specifically aimed at detecting the transport of narcotics and weapons.
"The operation focused on conducting thorough physical frisking of suspicious individuals, as well as inspecting vehicles lacking number plates. During the frisking process, the primary objective was to detect any illegal items, specifically narcotics or weapons," DCP Kiran Khare stated.
A Multi-Pronged Security Strategy
Operation Kavach is not an isolated event but part of a broader, sustained effort to maintain peace and security in Hyderabad. DCP Khare highlighted that this initiative complements other ongoing measures, such as:
- Shop Monitoring: Ensuring that commercial establishments close strictly after 1:00 AM.
- Operation Chabutra: A dedicated drive to discourage loitering in public spaces during the late-night hours.
- Public Counselling: In the days leading up to the operation, police had already provided counselling to between 4,000 and 5,000 individuals.
Police Appeal to Citizens
While the police are maintaining a strict vigil, Commissioner Sajjanar has urged the citizens of Hyderabad to be responsible partners in city safety. He emphasized the importance of following traffic regulations, wearing helmets, and ensuring all vehicles have proper number plates affixed.
The police department has requested the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious persons or vehicles by dialing the emergency number 112.