Operation Aaghat 4.0: Delhi Police Arrest 200 Criminals, Action Against 948 Individuals

March 3, 2026

New Delhi – The South East Delhi Police launched ‘Operation Aaghat 4.0,’ a large-scale drive to curb crime and maintain law and order. The operation resulted in the arrest of 200 criminals and action against 948 individuals across vulnerable and sensitive areas.

Seizures and Arrests

During the operation, police recovered 10 weapons and over 10,000 bottles of illicit liquor. Key arrests included:

• NDPS Act: 4 arrested with 6.66 kg ganja and 12.70 grams MDMA.
• Excise Act: 38 arrested, recovery of 8,276 quarter bottles, 110 beer bottles, 28 beer cans.
• Arms Act: 29 arrested, recovery of 11 country-made pistols, 13 live cartridges, and 20 knives.
• Gambling: 62 arrested, Rs 82,210 seized.

Additional actions included fines and preventive measures under COTPA, BNSS, and the Delhi Police Act, affecting hundreds more.

Success of Previous Phases

Officials said Operation Aaghat 4.0 builds on the success of earlier editions. Operation Aaghat 3.0 in December 2025 saw over 660 arrests ahead of New Year celebrations, while the first two phases in September and October targeted habitual offenders, bootleggers, and drug peddlers, leading to major seizures of firearms, narcotics, and stolen property.

Commitment to Public Safety

Police reaffirmed their dedication to continuing such operations to ensure public safety, deter criminal activities, and maintain law and order in the national capital.