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Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Indian Express
Chandigarh Police conducts mock drill at ISBT-17 ahead of Independence Day
The Chandigarh Police's Operations Cell Wednesday carried out a mock drill at Sector 17 ISBT to test preparedness and coordination among counter-terror teams and emergency services ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. The exercise, conducted under the directions of SP (Operations) Geetanjali Khandelwal and the supervision of DSP (Operations) Vikas Sheokand, simulated a bomb threat at counters 7 and 8 of the bus terminal. The area was quickly cordoned off and evacuated by Operations Cell commandos, while HIT teams, the Bomb Detection Squad, and the dog squad traced a dummy explosive device. Quick Reaction Teams, PCR vehicles, ambulances from GMSH-16 and the Police Hospital, the fire brigade, Civil Defence units, the mobile forensic team, Crime Branch personnel, and officers from Sector 17 police station responded as part of the coordinated drill. After a thorough sweep of the bus stand revealed no further threats, the dummy device was safely transported to the Police Lines in Sector 26 in a sandbag truck, accompanied by pilot PCR vehicles and an escort vehicle from the Operations Cell for defusing. Officials said the exercise was aimed at fine-tuning inter-agency coordination and ensuring readiness to respond to any emergency during the upcoming national celebrations.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- India Gazette
Five Bangladeshi nationals held for illegal stay in South-West Delhi
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Operations Cell of South West District police has apprehended five Bangladeshi nationals, including a woman and a 40-day-old infant, for illegally residing in Delhi, police said on Wednesday. According to officials, the group was traced to different locations, and fresh deportation proceedings have been initiated in coordination with the FRRO, Delhi, after all necessary legal formalities have been completed. The apprehended individuals have been identified as Ukil Amin (45), Abdul Rahim (27), and Mohd Zakir (40 days) -- all are residents of Shekhadi Donia, Jatrabari, Dhaka; Mohd Zahidul Islam (25) from Mechani Par, Nageshwari, District Kurigram; and Jimmu Khatoon (20) from Anantpur, Upazila Phulbari, District Kurigram, Bangladesh. To curb illegal migration and monitor foreign nationals residing unlawfully in the jurisdiction of the South West District, a dedicated team was assigned to gather intelligence and take strict action against illegal migrants. Accordingly, a dedicated team comprising SI Ved Prakash, ASI Vinod Kumar, ASI Dharmender, ASI Jaipal, W/ASI Sandhya, HC Mohit, HC Narender, HC Manoj Moral, HC Kishan, HC Prashant and HC Devender was constituted under the leadership of Inspector Ram Kumar and the supervision of Vijay Kumar, ACP/Operations, South West District. The team was briefed on vigil patrols, ensuring effective vigilance and proactive measures against illegal activities. The team on Tuesday received secret information that some illegal Bangladeshi migrants are roaming in the Delhi Cantt area. The individuals were pointed out by the informer, police said. Acting swiftly on the secret information, the staff approached the suspected persons, asked for their identification documents, and conducted an enquiry. The individuals failed to produce valid documents and admitted to being illegal Bangladeshi migrants who had entered India in the year 2023 by illegal means. They were working at brick kilns in Gaya, Bihar, they said. Recently, they were removed from the work by the owner of the brick kilns. Due to this, they came to Delhi by train to search for labour work. They only had photocopies of Bangladeshi documents, like the national ID card of Bangladesh, the police added. (ANI)
India Gazette
29-06-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi Police busts illicit cigarette racket; two arrested
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The Delhi Police's Operations Cell of the South-West District has busted a godown storing illicit cigarettes and arrested two men involved in its distribution. The police recovered 94,000 packets of foreign cigarettes that did not carry the mandatory statutory health warnings or Maximum Retail Price (MRP) in violation of the COTPA Act. The two accused were identified as Parikshit (22), the owner of the godown and a resident of Vasant Kunj, and PP Chengappa (40), a resident of Kodagu, Karnataka. According to the official, the seizure was made during a special drive being conducted across the district against the supply of illicit liquor and tobacco products, aimed at making Delhi a tobacco- and drug-free district. On June 27, the Operations Cell team received specific input about a large stockpile of illicit tobacco products stored in a basement warehouse at a house in Nangal Dewat, Vasant Kunj. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, the police team raided the location and detained the suspects. The police recovered the following items from the godown: L&B Original Silver - 13 cartons (13,000 packets), King Size Mayfair - 5 cartons (5,000 packets), Richmond King Size Real Blue - 50 cartons (50,000 packets) and Richmond King Size - 26 cartons (26,000 packets). The accused admitted that they had imported the cigarettes illegally from countries like Greece and Dubai. The consignment was meant to be distributed across Delhi-NCR and parts of South India, the police said. Following the recovery, a case was registered at Vasant Kunj South Police Station under Sections 07/14/20(2) of the COTPA Act. Both accused were taken into custody and further investigation was initiated to identify the broader network. A senior police officer said, 'We are committed to acting against illegal suppliers of tobacco and drugs. This seizure is part of an ongoing effort to dismantle such rackets that threaten public health.' The police also confirmed that more operations and surveillance are underway to trace the supply chain and other potential godowns or distributors linked to the accused. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Delhi police seizes 94,000 illicit cigarette packets, two held
The Delhi Police's Operations Cell of the South-West District has busted a godown storing illicit cigarettes and arrested two men involved in its distribution. Following the recovery, a case was registered at Vasant Kunj South Police Station under the COTPA Act.(Pixabay/representational) The police recovered 94,000 packets of foreign cigarettes that did not carry the mandatory statutory health warnings or Maximum Retail Price (MRP) in violation of the COTPA Act. The two accused were identified as Parikshit (22), the owner of the godown and a resident of Vasant Kunj, and PP Chengappa (40), a resident of Kodagu, Karnataka. According to the official, the seizure was made during a special drive being conducted across the district against the supply of illicit liquor and tobacco products, aimed at making Delhi a tobacco- and drug-free district. On June 27, the Operations Cell team received specific input about a large stockpile of illicit tobacco products stored in a basement warehouse at a house in Nangal Dewat, Vasant Kunj. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, the police team raided the location and detained the suspects. The police recovered the following items from the godown: L&B Original Silver - 13 cartons (13,000 packets), King Size Mayfair - 5 cartons (5,000 packets), Richmond King Size Real Blue - 50 cartons (50,000 packets) and Richmond King Size - 26 cartons (26,000 packets). The accused admitted that they had imported the cigarettes illegally from countries like Greece and Dubai. The consignment was meant to be distributed across Delhi-NCR and parts of South India, the police said. Following the recovery, a case was registered at Vasant Kunj South Police Station under Sections 07/14/20(2) of the COTPA Act. Both accused were taken into custody and further investigation was initiated to identify the broader network. A senior police officer said, "We are committed to acting against illegal suppliers of tobacco and drugs. This seizure is part of an ongoing effort to dismantle such rackets that threaten public health." The police also confirmed that more operations and surveillance are underway to trace the supply chain and other potential godowns or distributors linked to the accused.
