Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Delhi Police Arrest 854 in Gang-Bust Operation
The Delhi Police conducted a big operation called 'Operation Gang-Bust 2026' to catch criminals and stop them from causing trouble during Republic Day.
They arrested 854 people and found many weapons, drugs, and illegal alcohol.
The police worked together with many officers from different places to make sure the city is safe.
They also talked to artists and watched social media to make sure no one is encouraged to join gangs.
This is part of their plan to keep the city safe from crime.
Delhi Police conducted a 48-hour operation codenamed 'Operation Gang-Bust 2026' resulting in 854 arrests.
The operation aimed to dismantle criminal networks and prevent disruption during Republic Day celebrations.
Over 9,000 police personnel were mobilized across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
Police raided over 4,000 hideouts linked to organized crime syndicates and recovered weapons, drugs, and illicit liquor.
The operation led to the registration of 690 FIRs and the arrest of 854 persons under various laws.
- Who
- Delhi Police, including district police units, Crime Branch, and Special Cell
- What
- Conducted a 48-hour operation codenamed 'Operation Gang-Bust 2026' resulting in 854 arrests and seizures of weapons, drugs, and illicit liquor
- When
- January 9 to January 11, 2024
- Where
- Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)
- Why
- To dismantle criminal networks and prevent disruption during Republic Day celebrations
Law Enforcement
Criminal Elements
Operation Gang-Bust 2026
Law Enforcement
Delhi Police conducted a 48-hour operation to dismantle criminal networks and prevent disruption during Republic Day celebrations.
Criminal Elements
Criminal elements were targeted, leading to arrests and seizures of weapons, drugs, and illicit liquor.
- Operation Name
- Operation Gang-Bust 2026
- Duration
- January 9 to January 11, 2024
- Number of Arrests
- 854
- Number of FIRs Registered
- 690
- Weapons Recovered
- 122 firearms, 189 knives, 129 rounds of ammunition
- Narcotics Recovered
- 117 kg of narcotic drugs, including ganja, heroin, cocaine, and charas
- Illicit Liquor Seized
- 28,364 quarters
- Cash Seized
- Rs 25.75 lakh
Sources
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