Raipur Commissionerate Police arrested 82 people facing permanent warrants and seized contraband, weapons and other material worth around Rs 17.30 lakh during a week-long enforcement drive under Operation Vishwas.
The campaign was conducted across the North, West and Central zones of Raipur from August 24 to 30, with police teams focusing on wanted persons, illegal liquor, narcotics, weapons and other activities linked to crime and public disorder.
According to the information released about the operation, police registered 167 cases under the Excise Act and took action against 167 accused. Enforcement was also carried out in 203 cases under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and 211 cases under Sections 126/135 of the BNS.
82 permanent warrant accused arrested
One of the major outcomes of the campaign was the arrest of 82 people against whom permanent warrants were pending. Police also conducted checks of known offenders, including habitual criminals, listed goons and surveillance-listed individuals.
Authorities said the exercise was aimed at identifying people involved in criminal activities and preventing repeat offences through intensified field-level monitoring.
60 kg-plus cannabis seized
The campaign also resulted in significant seizures of narcotics and other prohibited substances.
Police recovered 60.339 kg of cannabis, 1,590 banned intoxicant tablets and 10.59 grams of heroin, besides 273 pouches of country-made liquor.
The West Zone recorded the largest narcotics-related seizure during the drive. Police also seized three mobile phones and a Scorpio vehicle in connection with the action.
20 knives and sharp weapons recovered
Raipur police also intensified checks against people carrying knives and other sharp-edged weapons in public places.
A total of 20 cases were registered under the Arms Act, with 20 accused facing action. Police recovered 20 knives and other sharp weapons during these operations.
Of the weapons seized, 12 were recovered in the West Zone, while six were seized in the Central Zone and two in the North Zone.
Checks on habitual offenders
As part of Operation Vishwas, police teams also verified the activities and whereabouts of known offenders.
In the North Zone alone, 62 listed goons and 32 surveillance-listed offenders were checked. The exercise was intended to keep track of people considered vulnerable to involvement in further criminal activity.
The police said such verification and enforcement measures are part of efforts to strengthen preventive policing across the commissionerate.
Campaign to continue
The week-long operation brought together action against wanted persons, illegal liquor, narcotics and illegal weapons under a coordinated enforcement drive.
Police officials said Operation Vishwas will continue, with further action planned against criminals and individuals involved in anti-social activities in the Raipur Commissionerate area.
The latest campaign comes amid increased focus on preventive policing and enforcement against repeat offenders, particularly through warrant execution, surveillance and checks in areas considered vulnerable to criminal activity.
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