Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Bhopal Police Arrest 130 Wanted Criminals Overnight
Bhopal police did a big night‑time sweep in their area.
They went to nine police stations and caught 130 people who were wanted by the police.
Some were running away, others were wanted for crimes.
The police also checked many other suspects and started new cases for things like selling alcohol illegally and traffic violations.
They said they will keep doing these night sweeps to keep the city safe.
Zone‑3 police conducted an overnight combing operation across nine police stations.
130 wanted persons were arrested, including 75 absconders and 55 under arrest warrants.
Police verified 46 history‑sheeters, checked 76 listed goons, 23 knife offenders, and 3 externed criminals.
34 Excise Act cases were registered, 47 Motor Vehicles Act cases were filed, and one case was opened under Section 36(B)-2.
Gautam Nagar police executed the most warrants (34) and checked 30 listed goons.
- Who
- Bhopal Zone‑3 police
- What
- Overnight crackdown arresting 130 wanted criminals
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Nine police stations in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To maintain law and order, curb criminal activity, and strengthen residents' sense of security
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Operation type
- Overnight combing operation
- Number of arrests
- 130
- Warrants executed
- 75 absconders, 55 arrest warrants
- Excise Act cases
- 34
- Motor Vehicles Act cases
- 47
- Section 36(B)-2 case
- 1