Over 97,000 criminals convicted under ‘Operation Conviction’ since July 2023: U.P. government

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday (July 1, 2025) said 97,158 criminals had been convicted in the State under ‘Operation Conviction’ since July 2023. The detailed data showed U.P.’s commitment to delivering swift and decisive justice, particularly in cases involving serious crimes, the State government said.

“Launched on July 1, 2023, Operation Conviction has proven to be a game-changer, leading to the conviction of 97,158 criminals between July 2023 and mid-June 2025. Out of 1,14,029 identified cases, 74,388 cases were disposed of and convictions were secured in 69,422 cases, underscoring the administration’s commitment to turning action into results. Under the campaign, 68 criminals were sentenced to death, 8,172 received life imprisonment, 1,453 were sentenced to over 20 years [in prison], and 87,465 were given up to 20 years imprisonment,” a statement by the State government read. 

‘Operation Conviction’ focused on organised crime, with 395 accused belonging to dreaded gangs convicted in 272 cases involving the top 10 notorious criminals, the statement said. “In a major success against the mafia, 29 out of 69 identified mafias were convicted, reaffirming that the crackdown is not limited to petty offenders,” it said.

In cases of crimes against children, under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 17 accused were sentenced to death, and 619 received life imprisonment. “Of the 68 total death penalties, 17 were under POCSO, 48 for heinous crimes, and 3 under the ACL Act,” the statement said.

“On average, 143 identified cases were resolved, and 187 criminals convicted each working day,” the U.P. government’s statement said.