AGTF raid 20-plus locations, round up gangster aides

Jaipur: The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), along with the Jaipur Police Commissionerate, conducted coordinated raids across the city early Thursday, detaining several suspected associates of gangsters during searches at more than 20 locations as part of a major crackdown on organised crime.The pre-dawn operation began around 5 am after intelligence inputs gathered over the past several months indicated that members of different gangster syndicates were attempting to establish their networks in Jaipur. Acting on a prepared list of suspects, ATS-AGTF teams simultaneously raided multiple premises across the city and took several suspects into custody for questioning.At the same time, the area domination exercise was carried out under the supervision of Police Commissioner Sachin Mittal and Special Commissioner Om Prakash, with the participation of Quick Response Teams (QRT), District Special Teams (DST), Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) personnel and district police units led by Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs).Raids were conducted at seven locations in Khorabisal, five in Jhotwara, three in Karni Vihar, two in Vaishali Nagar, and one each in Kardhani, Murlipura, Bindayaka, Malpura Gate, Kotwali, Amer and Sodala.Police simultaneously carried out verification of history-sheeters, hardcore criminals and suspected gang members, checked suspicious persons and vehicles, raided suspected hideouts, and intensified patrolling in sensitive and crowded areas.

During the citywide drive, Jaipur Police arrested 313 people in different cases, including one gang member. Police also registered 14 FIRs — 10 under the Excise Act, one under the Arms Act, one under the NDPS Act and two under the RNC Act — and seized 173 quarters of illicit liquor.As part of the operation, police initiated preventive action against 54 persons under Section 170 of the BNSS, executed 12 pending permanent warrants and 10 arrest warrants, and continued verification of history-sheeters and gang members. Officials said the coordinated operation was aimed at dismantling organised crime networks, curbing illegal activities, and reinforcing law and order in Jaipur. Further investigation is underway.