Delhi Police is gearing up to crack the whip on the capital’s security challenges, with a renewed focus on dismantling organized crime networks and tackling gangsters operating both from within Indian jails and abroad. This decisive push follows a high-level meeting at the Delhi Police headquarters on Saturday, spurred by a law-and-order review chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday. The review, attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Home Minister Ashish Sood, and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, underscored the urgency of bolstering policing strategies to counter Delhi’s evolving crime landscape.
Sources reveal that Saturday’s meeting outlined a hard-hitting plan to curb criminal activities. A comprehensive list of emerging criminals will be compiled, and their networks targeted for disruption. “Jailed gangsters like Kaushal Chaudhary and Neeraj Bawana, along with overseas operators such as Anmol Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, Himanshu Bhau, and others, will face relentless surveillance,” a police source confirmed. The dragnet will also ensnare juveniles linked to these figures, with authorities preparing to try those with serious criminal records as adults.
Social media, a key tool for gangsters, will come under sharper scrutiny, with police tracking profiles and associates to unravel illegal operations. “Anyone aiding these criminals will feel the heat,” a senior officer warned, signaling a no-tolerance stance. The strategy, deliberated by top brass including the police commissioner and district deputy commissioners, prioritizes smashing drug supply chains, curbing street crimes, and enhancing women’s safety, alongside a stringent crackdown on illegal immigrants.
To tighten Delhi’s security grid, round-the-clock patrolling will intensify citywide, targeting snatchings and robberies, with a special focus on protecting senior citizens and children. “We’re building stronger communication bridges with vulnerable groups,” another officer noted. Traffic snarls, a persistent headache, were also tackled, with plans to ease congestion underway. As Delhi Police rolls out this robust blueprint, the capital braces for a sweeping security overhaul aimed at reclaiming its streets from the grip of crime.