Delhi Police launched a massive 48-hour intensive enforcement drive titled Operation Kavach 13.0 to curb crime and illegal activities across the national capital. The operation involved over 1,000 police teams conducting simultaneous raids at 3,211 locations throughout all 15 police districts. The primary objective was to target the drug mafia and make the city drug-free by focusing on narcotics traffickers, illegal arms carriers, and other anti-social elements.
Major Statistics and Arrests Across Delhi Districts
The operation resulted in a significant number of arrests and detentions citywide. In the West District alone, 222 people were arrested and 1,579 individuals were detained during the crackdown. The Central District saw 452 arrests and 1,930 detentions. Overall, across the entire city, police arrested 267 narco-offenders in 229 cases and took 5,359 people into preventive custody. Additionally, 41,394 persons were detained under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act for various violations.
Key Seizures and Enforcement Actions
Police teams seized a massive quantity of narcotics, illegal weapons, and illicit liquor during the 48-hour window. The drive also addressed public nuisance issues like public drinking and tobacco consumption violations. The following table summarizes the key recoveries made during Operation Kavach 13.0:
| Category | Details of Seizure/Action |
|---|---|
| Narcotics (NDPS Act) | 100 kg Cannabis, 1.170 kg Cocaine, 260.65g Heroin, 179.11g MDMA |
| Illicit Liquor | 416 cases registered, 429 arrested, 77,000+ quarters seized |
| Illegal Arms | 19 Pistols, 42 country-made firearms, 79 live cartridges, 191 knives |
| Gambling | 528 persons arrested in 296 cases, ₹10.28 lakh cash recovered |
| Vehicle Theft | 42 auto lifters arrested, 73 stolen vehicles recovered |
| COTPA Violations | 7,971 violators prosecuted for tobacco-related offenses |
| Public Drinking | 2,993 people booked under the Excise Act |
Focus on a Drug-Free National Capital
The operation was supervised by senior officials, including Deputy Commissioner of Police Rohit Rajbir Singh in the Central District. Personnel from specialized units such as the Crime Branch, Special Cell, and the Anti-Narcotics Cell actively participated in the intelligence-driven raids. Senior officers stated that this sustained drive aligns with the government’s goal of a Nasha Mukt Bharat. The intensive nature of Operation Kavach has disrupted drug supply networks, forcing many traffickers to move their operations outside Delhi borders. Police affirmed that such actions will continue to ensure public safety and deter criminal activities in the capital.
