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Under Panchkula police’s ‘Operation Clean Up’, 89 arrested, including ‘most wanted’ criminals

Police officials said the coordinated action not only led to key arrests but also helped prevent several potential crimes through timely intervention.

2 min readPanchkulaDec 4, 2025 12:54 AM IST

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According to investigators, the consignment was meant for distribution within the district and neighbouring states but was intercepted before it could reach the market.

Panchkula police has said that under its Operation Clean Up, it has arrested 89 accused in 64 separate cases, including several notorious and “most wanted” offenders.

Police officials said the coordinated action not only led to key arrests but also helped prevent several potential crimes through timely intervention.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Manpreet Singh Sudan said that the ACP Crime, along with in-charges of all crime units and their teams, maintained continuous field presence and focused on curbing theft, vehicle lifting, illegal liquor supply, snatching, robbery, dacoity, arms trafficking and narcotics. He added that officers often faced direct resistance from criminals but acted with courage and restraint to overpower them.

During the month-long drive, police recovered a significant haul of illegal arms, including five country-made pistols, four other pistols, one revolver, sixteen live cartridges and a knife. These weapons were intended for use in planned criminal activities, many of which were thwarted due to heightened vigilance, a police official said.

The operation also resulted in major drug seizures, with police recovering 988 grams of charas, 410 grams of heroin, 6.675 kilograms of poppy husk and 1.342 kilograms of opium. According to investigators, the consignment was meant for distribution within the district and neighbouring states but was intercepted before it could reach the market.

In addition, several stolen vehicles were recovered, including one auto-rickshaw, four e-rickshaws, three cars, one tractor and a motorcycle. The police also seized Rs 5.44 lakh in cash, 462 bottles of liquor, household items worth several lakhs, jewellery valued at around Rs 8 lakh and five mobile phones. The process of identifying the recovered items and returning them to the rightful owners has already begun, police said.

Police Commissioner Shivas Kaviraj, meanwhile, has directed all the crime units in the district to continue strict action against offenders. He further instructed all units and station teams to intensify efforts under Operation Hotspot Domination by targeting areas linked to gambling, drug abuse and other illegal activities, with the aim of dismantling criminal networks before they gain ground.

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu

Jagpreet Singh Sandhu is a Senior Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. He is a veteran reporter with over a decade of experience, specializing in legal, crime, and environmental reporting across the tri-city area (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula). Professional Background Core Beat: He primarily covers the Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts, CBI Courts, and Consumer Commissions. His legal reporting is known for breaking down complex judgments and tracking long-standing criminal cases. Environmental Reporting: Jagpreet has become a key voice in reporting on the deteriorating air quality and weather patterns in the Punjab-Haryana region. Crime & Technology: He frequently reports on cybercrime, digital arrest scams, and the intersection of technology and law enforcement, such as the development of citizen-centric policing apps. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His late 2025 coverage has focused on significant judicial verdicts, major financial scams, and public health concerns: 1. Legal & CBI Court Verdicts "12 years on, CBI court acquits Haryana judge, parents in wife’s death case" (Dec 17, 2025): Detailed coverage of the acquittal of a judicial officer in a high-profile dowry death case from 2013. "‘Wicked & evil mind’: Court gives man 30-year term for kidnapping, sexually assaulting 8-year-old" (Dec 16, 2025): A report on a stern judgment from a Chandigarh district court in a POCSO case. "Man acquitted in rape case after victim found ‘very happy’ in wedding reception" (Dec 9, 2025): Covering a unique legal observation regarding consensual relationships and age verification. 2. Investigative & Scams "CBI registers FIR in Rs 1.14-cr Patient Welfare Grant scam at PGIMER" (Dec 19, 2025): An exposé on how funds meant for poor patients were siphoned off through forged documents and a photocopy shop inside the PGIMER campus. "Month-long torture, Rs 85 lakh transfers: How ‘Innocence Certificate’ led to a ‘digital arrest’ of an elderly couple" (Dec 12, 2025): Detailing a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Chandigarh. 3. Environment & Public Safety "Panchkula air turns ‘very poor’, fourth worst in country" (Dec 22, 2025): Reporting on the sudden spike in pollution levels in Panchkula compared to neighbouring cities. "Soon, you can snap that overspeeding car, and report to Chandigarh Police" (Dec 16, 2025): Breaking news on a new mobile application being developed to allow citizens to report traffic violations via geo-tagged photos. 4. Gangster Culture & Crime "City Beautiful in the crosshairs of gangsters" (Dec 14, 2025): A feature analysis of how Chandigarh has increasingly become a staging ground for extortion and rivalries between gangster modules. "Shooters wanted for Parry murder held by Delhi Police Special Cell" (Dec 18, 2025): Following the developments in a high-profile murder case in Chandigarh’s Sector 26. Signature Style Jagpreet is recognized for his tenacious follow-up on cold cases and his ability to report on courtroom drama with a focus on victim rights. His work often highlights administrative lapses, whether in the handling of patient welfare funds or the enforcement of environmental standards. ... Read More

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