Patna: Acting tough against the people involved in criminal activities in Bihar state, the police on Tuesday Bihar have demolished around 100 houses of absconding criminals by using JCB’s.
The operation, led by SP Swarn Prabhat, is part of a district-wide campaign aimed at attachment and confiscation of property belonging to absconding criminals. Several accused individuals have surrendered in the state owing to tough police action.
SP Swarn Prabhat supervised the operation in parts of Motihari city. In one notable instance, he directed the attachment of the property belonging to Vishwanath Vishwas, a known criminal in the locality.
“The police teams arrived at the homes of approximately absconding criminals with pending warrants and began demolition actions using JCB machines,’ the official said.
Speaking regarding the case the SP Swarn Prabhat said that action is being taken against those who failed to comply with prior court orders and surrender despite receiving notices.
“The attachment and confiscation measures serve as a stern warning to the accused while showcasing the administration’s commitment to law enforcement and accountability.” He also said that all 50 police station heads, circle inspectors, and DSPs in the district are actively participating in the attachment and confiscation campaign.
As part of this operation, 10 to 12 warranties have surrendered, while the properties of those who failed to comply with court notices are being demolished.
SP Swarn Prabhat has implemented multiple focused campaigns to address various criminal and social issues in the district including Operation Helmet, a continuous operation aimed at crime control in rural areas, Operation Number Plate, an initiative to target vehicles with fake or illegal license plates, this campaign has been instrumental in tracking criminal activities linked to unauthorised vehicles.