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New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Odisha police launch 'Operation Garuda' to curb organised crime
BHUBANESWAR: Under fire over the alarming rise in crime graph, the Odisha police have launched 'Operation Garuda' to strike against criminals and curb organised crime of all forms in the state. Briefing mediapersons here on Saturday, ADG Law and Order Sanjay Kumar said the special drive will be conducted till August 14. Under the operation, the police have already arrested 129 wanted criminals and seized 51 firearms, 95 rounds of live ammunition along with ` 1.45 lakh cash. Kumar said Operation Garuda is a special enforcement drive launched on the direction of DGP YB Khurania to check various crimes like smuggling of arms as well as sale of illicit liquor and narcotic drugs in the state. So far, police have registered 890 cases under Odisha Excise Act and seized 17,000 litre illicit liquor. Sambalpur police seized 1,300 bottles of banned cough syrup during the period. Eleven cases have been registered under NDPS Act along with seizure of 888 kg ganja and 68.57 gm brown sugar. Intensifying checking against drunk driving, police have registered 115 cases and seized as many vehicles from the violators. During the drive, 11 cases of gambling were detected and `2.79 lakh cash seized. Police also executed 3,189 non-bailable warrants (NBWs). 'Operation Garuda has been launched to enhance police visibility and instill a sense of safety and security among the citizens. All police districts have been directed to conduct the drive vigorously for one more week,' said Kumar.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Cops execute NBW under Operation Garuda
Bhubaneswar: Police on Saturday said 3,189 non-bailable warrants (NBWs) were executed while 129 criminals were arrested after Operation Garuda started in the state on Aug 1. The operation would continue until Aug 14, said additional director general (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar. Police said since Aug 1, 17,069.55 litres of liquor have been seized, while they seized 51 illegal weapons and 95 rounds of ammunition. Close to 900 kg of ganja was seized along with 68.57 grams of brown sugar. Police said the operation, being carried out as per the direction of DGP Y B Khurania, focuses on executing NBWs, stopping illegal drug trafficking , seizing illegal weapons, and arresting criminals. "In the first week of this operation, SPs and other officers from all districts have participated and achieved significant success in preventing crime and apprehending criminals," Kumar added. Ganjam police district seized 10 guns and arrested 13 persons. Similarly, Rourkela police district arrested one person and seized 10 guns from him. In NDPS cases, Kandhamal police seized 535 kg of ganja and arrested 15 persons. In excise cases, the Keonjhar police district registered the highest number of 107 cases and seized 1,509 litres of liquor. Similarly, in raids on gambling dens, Rourkela district police registered 3 cases, seized Rs 1,48,330, and arrested 17 people. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- The Hindu
Chief Secretary stresses on coordinated efforts to make Andhra Pradesh drug-free
Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has stressed the importance of coordinated efforts by various State and Central agencies to make Andhra Pradesh a drug- and ganja-free State. Speaking at the second quarterly Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting held on Tuesday, Mr. Vijayanand said the Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement (EAGLE), formed by the government, was actively working to curb ganja cultivation in tribal areas of North Andhra Pradesh. He said EAGLE officers were creating awareness among tribal communities and encouraging them to shift to alternative crops such as coffee and silver oak, while also providing them with the necessary training and support. Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta, who joined the meeting virtually, highlighted the need to strengthen inter-State check posts to curb drug and ganja smuggling. Inspector General of Police and EAGLE head Ake Ravi Krishna gave an overview of several operations including Operation Garuda, Operation Safe Campus Zone, Garuda 2.0, and Operation Chaitanya. These initiatives aim to curb the sale of unprescribed drugs in medical shops, check smuggling through trains, and eliminate ganja cultivation in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Principal Secretary (GAD) Mukesh Kumar Meena, Special Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Krishna Babu, Principal Secretary (Home) Kumar Vishwajeet, Visakhapatnam Range DIG Gopinath Jetty, EAGLE SPs Nagesh Babu and Rajan Kumar, and officials from DRI, NCB, and IB also participated virtually.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
NDA govt succeeded in making AP ganja-free: HM
Vijayawada: Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha announced that under the guidance of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the home department and Eagle Task Force have significantly curbed the menace of ganja in the state. Speaking to media at the Secretariat on Monday, the minister reiterated the government's commitment to making Andhra Pradesh drug and ganja-free. To achieve this, the Chief Minister formed a subcommittee comprising the education, excise, and tribal welfare ministers and established the Eagle Task Force, headquartered in Amaravati, with regional centres in Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam to prevent ganja cultivation and usage. CCTV cameras have been installed at vulnerable points to curb smuggling. The minister pointed out that last year, 2,114 drug peddlers were arrested, 831 cases were registered, and 293 vehicles were seized. Additionally, properties worth Rs 7.75 crore belonging to seven drug peddlers were confiscated. Under Operation Garuda, 100 joint teams conducted raids on medical shops statewide, resulting in the seizure of 150 shops for violating regulations. Anitha noted that during the previous YSRCP government, police from neighbouring states reported ganja smuggling originating from Andhra Pradesh. The situation has now improved, with ganja cultivation in the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts eradicated and 31,185 alternative crop plants distributed to farmers. Awareness programmes are also being conducted in tribal areas to discourage ganja cultivation. Eagle Task Force IG Ravikrishna delivered a presentation on efforts to curb ganja cultivation and usage. He outlined rehabilitation measures for farmers transitioning away from ganja cultivation and shared plans to establish a data center to monitor and prevent drug usage. Large-scale awareness campaigns are also underway to promote a drug and ganja-free Andhra Pradesh, he said.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Time of India
Over 4k criminals rounded up in 6 mths in south Delhi
New Delhi: In the last six months, Delhi Police 's southern range has arrested over 4,300 criminals, dismantled organised criminal networks, and seized large quantities of narcotics, weapons, stolen goods and illicit liquor as part of their ongoing campaign, police said. Sharing statistics showing an overall decline in crime, joint commissioner of police (southern range) SK Jain said, attempt to murder cases fell by 45%, robbery by 28%, snatching by 26%, and burglary and house theft by 23%. Motor vehicle theft also saw a dip of 133 cases. "These actions reflect our zero-tolerance approach to crime. The results stem from four major drives, Operation Garuda , Vajra, Shastra and Nischay, each targeting a specific category of crime," the senior officer said. Under Operation Garuda, 421 illegal immigrants, including 336 Bangladeshi and 85 African nationals, were traced and deported following due legal process. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Operation Shastra saw 455 people arrested in 385 Arms Act cases. Recoveries included 23 pistols, 149 country-made guns, 241 live cartridges and 250 knives. Operation Nischay, aimed at tackling narcotics trade, led to 170 drug traffickers getting arrested and over 262 kg of ganja, 6.5 kg of charas, 1.3 kg of smack, methaqualone and synthetic drugs including MDMA and amphetamines being seized. Operation Vajra, focused on street crimes like snatching and robbery, led to the arrest of 430 accused. Police also made significant gains against bootlegging. A total of 941 arrests were made under the Excise Act, with recoveries including over 2.13 lakh illicit liquor quarters, beer bottles and Rs 4.2 lakh in illegal
