Delhi: The North-West District Police has made significant strides in enforcing the law by successfully apprehending proclaimed offenders. There have been recent operations conducted by the Special Staff and the PP Sangam Park team that led to the arrest of one offender and the discovery of another deceased.
Overview of Operations
In a concerted effort to tackle the issue of proclaimed offenders evading justice, the North-West District Police deployed specialized teams. These teams were charged with the responsibility of locating individuals who had been declared proclaimed offenders by the courts. The operation involved sensitizing local informers, conducting thorough investigations, and gathering intelligence to effectively track these individuals.
Key Operations and Incidents
- Discovery of Deceased Proclaimed Offender: Kuldeep @ Mota
- Date of Discovery: October 18, 2024
- Location: Shahbad Dairy, Delhi
- Details:
- The PP Sangam Park team, comprising ASI Sunil and HC Anshul, under the supervision of SI Rohit Chahar, received crucial intelligence about a proclaimed offender.
- Upon conducting a local inquiry in the Shahbad Dairy area, they discovered Kuldeep alias Mota deceased.
- Kuldeep had been absconding and was declared a proclaimed offender by Hon’ble Sh. Babru Bhan, ACMM, North-West, Rohini Courts, in connection with FIR No. 26/2014, which involved charges under sections 356 (assault or criminal force in attempting to take property), 379 (theft), 411 (dishonestly receiving stolen property), and 34 IPC (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention). He had been declared a proclaimed offender on July 13, 2021.
- Following the discovery, information was submitted to the relevant court.
- Arrest of Proclaimed Offender: Mukesh
- Date of Arrest: November 2, 2024
- Location: North-West District, Delhi
- Details:
- The Special Staff of North-West District, consisting of ASI Surender, ASI Surender Dahiya, and W/HC Ritu, acted on intelligence regarding Mukesh, who was also a proclaimed offender.
- Mukesh, son of Bansi Lal, aged 48, and a resident of Sangam Vihar, was arrested after thorough local inquiries and intelligence gathering.
- He was absconding and had been declared a proclaimed offender in connection with case CC No. 3718/17 under section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, concerning dishonored cheques, by Hon’ble Sh. Ajay Singh Parihar, Ld. JMFC-05, Rohini Courts, Delhi, on October 15, 2022.
- Following his arrest, Mukesh was produced before the relevant court for legal proceedings.
The successful operations by the North-West District Police in apprehending and discovering proclaimed offenders reflect the department’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that individuals who evade justice are brought to account. Continuous efforts to gather intelligence and strengthen community relations with local informers have proven vital in these endeavors.
Recommendations
- Enhanced Community Engagement: Further strengthen community policing initiatives to encourage public cooperation and intelligence sharing.
- Regular Training: Conduct regular training sessions for officers to improve investigative techniques and handling sensitive cases involving proclaimed offenders.
- Collaboration with Legal Authorities: Maintain close collaboration with legal authorities to ensure swift processing of cases and proper judicial follow-ups.
