Kaithal Police March Action: 92 Arrested Across 74 Cases
Kaithal, April 3 — Maintaining law and order while intensifying action against crime, Kaithal Police reported major success during March. In a district-wide drive against liquor and drug smuggling, theft, robbery, burglary, and illegal arms possession, 92 accused were arrested in 74 cases.
Stolen Property Worth ₹12.89 Lakh Recovered
In property-related crimes, police solved 21 cases and arrested 26 accused, recovering stolen public property worth ₹12.89 lakh from their possession.
NDPS Drive: Drugs Seized, 10 Arrested
Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, police registered 8 cases and arrested 10 accused. Seizures included:
- 2.084 kg Chura Post
- 1.940 kg Ganja
- 1.083 kg Opium
- 68.222 g Heroin
Liquor Smuggling: 34 Cases Registered
Under the Punjab Excise Act (as applicable), 34 accused were arrested. Recoveries included:
- 409 bottles of country liquor
- 503 bottles of illicit liquor
- 4,742 litres of lahan
Illegal Arms and Gambling Cases
In 5 cases of illegal arms possession, 12 accused were arrested with:
- 7 country-made pistols
- 25 live cartridges
In 6 gambling cases, ₹12,980 was recovered from 6 accused.
26 Bail Jumpers and 12 Proclaimed Offenders Held
Police also apprehended 26 bail jumpers and 12 proclaimed offenders during the month.
SP’s Appeal to Citizens
Manpreet Singh Sudan, SP Kaithal, said the police’s foremost duty is to ensure safety of life and property. He appealed to citizens to report suspicious activities promptly to enable timely action and keep the district peaceful.