Simultaneous action carried out across four police station areas with deployment of 165 police personnel to strengthen law and order
Published on: April 12, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Massive Combing Operation to Strengthen Law and Order
With the objective of maintaining strong law and order, district police conducted an extensive combing patrol operation across various police station areas of the city. The operation began at 10 PM on April 11 and continued till late night, during which a large police force simultaneously acted against anti-social elements.
The campaign was carried out under the direction of Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma and the guidance of Additional Superintendent of Police Kirtan Rathore.
Special Teams Formed for Citywide Action
Under the operation, four special teams comprising a total of 165 police personnel were deployed across different parts of the city. The teams functioned under the leadership of five gazetted officers and included nine inspectors.
Intensive checking and verification drives were conducted to monitor individuals with suspicious backgrounds and criminal tendencies.
Verification of Habitual Offenders and Suspected Individuals
During the operation, police identified and verified persons listed as known offenders, surveillance criminals, pardoned offenders, permanent warrant holders, and individuals recorded in the juvenile register for suspicious activities.
Police teams visited their residences and issued strict warnings to refrain from any criminal activity in the future. They were also instructed to remain indoors on time, avoid unnecessary roaming, and refrain from creating disputes under the influence of alcohol.
Action Across Four Police Station Areas
In the Basantpur police station area, raids were conducted at Kuan Chowk, Nandai Chowk, Indira Nagar, Club Chowk, Shivnagar, and Bengali Chawl, where around 25 anti-social elements were verified.
Similarly, in the Chikhli outpost jurisdiction, verification of nearly 20 individuals was carried out in Solakhuli, Navagaon, Baputola, Stationpara, Gaurinagar, and Motipur.
In the Kotwali police station area, including Lakholi and nearby localities, 14 individuals were checked, while in the Lalbagh police station limits—Pendri, Rewadih, and Farhad Chowk—around 15 suspected persons were verified.
Strong Message Against Criminal Activities
Through this operation, district police conveyed a clear message that strict surveillance is being maintained on all anti-social elements active in the city and that illegal or criminal activities will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Police officials warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in criminal activities in the future. Authorities also confirmed that such combing and verification drives will continue regularly to maintain peace and law and order in the district.
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