Police here have launched a special drive to execute all arrest warrants and in the process, have underline that the coal City is no safe haven for outlaws.

One person identified as Ashok Kumar Paswan, wanted person has been arrested from Murgi Farm area the thermal city here on Tuesday, said Inspector cum Officer-in-Charge.

A competent court of law issues a permanent arrest warrant against those accused, who do not surrender or appear in person despite repeated summons and property attachment.The court sends arrest warrants directly to police stations concerned. I have asked officers-in-charge to furnish lists of pending warrants and initiate steps for their execution. During the first set of raids in Bokaro Thermal, Bermo, Gomia, Peterwar and all sector police stations areas. Several persons were arrested," said SP, P Murugan.

The senior officer believes this concerted crackdown will trigger panic among absconders. "They will either surrender or be caught while trying to flee to safer zones. We are vigilant," he said.

The SP conceded that criminal gangs had been emboldened by the non-execution of arrest warrants. "In the past, we have executed arrest warrants in several other police stations. They yielded positive results. Now, our focus is Bermo coal belt," he said.

The SP said the underlying objective was people-friendly policing. People's support is important for us. It is difficult to provide foolproof security or guaranteeing that no crime will ever take place. But, prompt arrests and smooth prosecution help. We try our best despite limited resources. Cases are investigated scientifically to ensure no innocent person goes to jail," he added.