Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Patna Police's "Operation Langda" Reduces Crime, Captures Criminals
The police in Patna, India, have started a special operation called "Operation Langda" to catch criminals.
When the bad guys try to hurt the police or run away, the police shoot them in the legs to stop them.
This has been happening for about three months, and the police have caught several criminals.
People in the city are happy because they feel safer now that the police are cracking down on crime.
Patna police launched "Operation Langda" targeting criminals over three months.
The operation involved police shooting criminals in the legs during encounters.
Nine criminals were caught in 90 days using this strategy.
Criminals often fired at police or attempted to escape before being shot.
Public reaction has largely been supportive of the crackdown.
- Who
- Patna Police and criminals.
- What
- Patna police conducted "Operation Langda" to subdue criminals.
- When
- Over the past three months.
- Where
- Patna, India
- Why
- To combat rising crime rates.
Criminal Actions
Police Response
Key Actions
Criminal Actions
Engaging in crime or attacking officers.
Police Response
Police responding with force.
- Operation Name
- "Operation Langda"
- Focus
- Targeting hardened criminals
- Method
- Shooting criminals in the legs during encounters
- Duration
- 3 months
- Arrests
- Nine criminals
- Public Reaction
- Supportive
