‘NBW-free commissionerate’: Rachakonda Police clear all 2,847 pending warrants in 30 days

The Rachakonda Police have executed all 2,847 pending Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) in a 30-day operation aimed at bringing the number of such warrants to zero under a drive titled ‘NBW-free commissionerate’.

The crackdown was launched after the number of pending NBWs rose sharply from 1,088 in January to 2,847 by the end of April, said Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu.

“Nine special teams were formed, each comprising one sub-inspector and four constables, to carry out warrant executions division-wise. Additional teams were sent to other states, including Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, to trace the accused who had relocated. Warrants were grouped based on the seriousness of the offence, geography, and period of pendency,” explained the commissioner.

A total of 2,024 accused persons were physically produced in court. “In the remaining 823 cases, police submitted requisitions to courts for proclamation proceedings, notices to sureties, and attachment of property under Sections 82 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code and corresponding BNSS provisions,” added the officer.

He further explained that among the executed NBWs, 1,408 were long-pending cases issued before 2023. In 52 cases, the accused were found to be deceased. “Fourteen accused were already in jail, and their warrants were regularised to initiate trial. In 13 cases, the accused had absconded mid-trial, and police re-secured their presence. Four persons were wanted in narcotics-related cases, their arrest is expected to expedite trials in related matters,” said the Commissioner.

Going forward, police said they will continue the timely execution of all new NBWs. If warrants cannot be executed, legal steps including proclamations, surety forfeiture, and property attachment will be initiated without delay.