Madhya Pradesh: Gwalior Police Arrests 246 Criminals In Overnight Combing Operation

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): In a major crackdown on rising crime, Gwalior Police conducted a large-scale combing operation during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, arresting 246 criminals with pending non-bailable and arrest warrants.

The operation targeted offenders who had been evading law enforcement agencies for an extended period.

Visited homes of 346 monitored criminals

Police teams also visited homes of 346 monitored criminals—individuals previously involved in crime but currently under surveillance—to verify their activities and sources of income. Surprise checkpoints were set up in unusual locations to deter unlawful movement.

According to Gwalior SSP Dharmvir Singh, the operation aimed to deny criminals any comfort, with arrested individuals spending night in police lockups before being presented in court. Seven youths found loitering late at night were handed over to their families with a strict warning, while five liquor smugglers and a gambler were also detained.

SSP Singh emphasised on a zero-tolerance policy towards crime, stating that such operations will continue weekly or fortnightly to ensure public safety. The police have been directed to pursue listed criminals relentlessly, ensuring strict legal action against offenders.