Hyderabad police have arrested 44 suspects during targeted operations conducted between June 22 and June 28, according to an official statement. The week-long crackdown targeted criminals, drug dealers, gutka suppliers, and absconders, resulting in the recovery of illegal weapons and large quantities of narcotics.
Breakdown of Arrests
The arrests included 4 individuals for criminal activity, 20 for drug peddling, 2 for theft, 1 for motorcycle lifting, 14 for selling gutka or mainpuri, and 3 for other offences. The operations were part of a broader effort to curb crime and substance abuse in the city.
Recoveries Made
Police recovered 2 pistols with bullets, 1 carbon and 4 cartridges, 1,390 sachets of mainpuri, 1,800 gutka sachets, and 1,312 kg of raw mainpuri material. In anti-narcotics operations, they also seized 25 liquor bottles, 28 litres of illicit liquor, 191 grams of ice, and 3.165 kg of charas.
Impact on Community
The crackdown has been praised by local residents who have long complained about drug peddling and street crime. Police officials stated that operations will continue to ensure public safety and disrupt illegal networks. No further details on the identity of the arrested suspects were released.
