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A special Delhi Rohini Crime Crackdown has resulted in 74 people being apprehended and 20 illegal firearms being seized, as police carried out an intensive drive against organised and street crime across the district.

The operation was conducted between September 17 and 20, with around 300 police personnel involved in checking, patrolling and verification activities. According to police, the campaign targeted illegal weapons, organised crime, narcotics, gambling and other criminal activities.

20 Illegal Firearms Recovered in Rohini

According to police, 28 accused people and two minors in conflict with law were apprehended in cases registered under the Arms Act.

The weapons reportedly recovered included 17 country-made pistols and three sophisticated pistols. One of the sophisticated firearms was reportedly an Italian Beretta pistol.

Police also reported recovering 31 live cartridges and two empty cartridges. Six button-operated knives were also seized during the operation.

One of the arrested individuals was a 20-year-old man who police alleged was associated with the Kranti gang. An Italian Beretta pistol and five live cartridges were reportedly recovered from him.

Organised Crime Targeted During Police Drive

The Delhi Rohini Crime Crackdown also focused on individuals suspected of links with organised criminal networks.

Police reported that two other men allegedly connected with a local gang were arrested. Two sophisticated pistols and seven live rounds were reportedly recovered from them.

Four alleged members of a buffalo theft gang from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were also apprehended. Police alleged that the group was involved in stealing more than 100 buffaloes from parts of Rohini and Outer North Delhi.

These allegations remain subject to investigation and the legal process.

Narcotics Cases Also Under Investigation

The Rohini police operation was not limited to illegal weapons.

According to police, five people were arrested in connection with alleged narcotics offences. The reported seizures included around 801 grams of heroin, 104 grams of morphine and 17 grams of cocaine, along with tablets containing buprenorphine and naloxone.

Police also reported the arrest of an alleged cocaine supplier and another suspected narcotics supplier who was reportedly wanted in an earlier case.

In a separate action during the drive, around 1.2 lakh counterfeit cigarette sticks were reportedly seized.

Gambling and Illegal Liquor Cases

The special crime drive also covered alleged gambling and illicit liquor activities in the district.

Police said 10 cases were registered under the Excise Act, resulting in the arrest of 10 alleged bootleggers.

In addition, 11 gambling cases were registered and 27 people were arrested. Police reportedly recovered ₹1,75,650 that was allegedly being used as gambling stakes.

These cases will now proceed according to the applicable legal procedures.

Matrimonial Fraud Call Centre Allegedly Busted

Another action during the Delhi Rohini Crime Crackdown involved an alleged interstate matrimonial fraud call centre.

According to police, the Cyber Police arrested two women from Chhattisgarh in connection with the alleged operation.

Four mobile phones and registers containing information relevant to the investigation were reportedly recovered.

The case also highlights how fraud networks can use phones, digital communication and organised methods to target people through matrimonial or relationship-related platforms.

What the Rohini Operation Shows

The Delhi operation covered several different types of alleged offences, including illegal firearms, narcotics, gambling, illicit liquor, counterfeit products, organised crime and alleged fraud.

For investigators, such operations can help identify suspected criminal networks and collect evidence that may be relevant to individual cases.

At the same time, an arrest or apprehension does not by itself establish guilt. The allegations against each accused person must be examined through investigation and the legal process.

Evidence such as recovered weapons, ammunition, mobile phones, documents, recordings and other material may help investigators establish the circumstances of individual cases.

Importance of Reporting Suspicious Activity

For residents of Rohini and other parts of Delhi, the Delhi Rohini Crime Crackdown is also a reminder of the importance of reporting suspicious or potentially criminal activity through appropriate authorities.

People should avoid confronting suspected offenders themselves, particularly where weapons or organised criminal activity may be involved.

Instead, relevant information should be provided to law-enforcement authorities through lawful channels. Preserving useful information without putting oneself at risk can also assist investigators.

Investigation and Legal Proceedings Continue

The cases registered during the operation will now follow their respective investigative and legal processes.

The police action provides details of what was reportedly recovered and how many people were apprehended, but the final outcome of individual cases will depend on the evidence and subsequent proceedings.

As investigations continue, authorities may establish further details about the alleged networks, sources of illegal weapons, narcotics supply chains, fraud operations and other activities identified during the special drive.