In a special cordon and search operation at three housing societies in Mohali and Kharar against anti-social elements, Punjab police on Thursday rounder up 20 suspects, besides seizing 18 grams opium, seven weapons, and Rs 21 lakh cash.
The operations, carried out to instill a sense of safety and security among the people, was led by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ropar Range Gurpreet Singh Bhullar and conducted jointly by the Police forces of three districts, including Mohali Police led by SSP Vivek Sheel Soni, Fatehgarh Sahib Police led by SSP Ravjot Grewal, and Rupnagar Police led by SSP Sandeep Garg.
The police teams have rounded-up at least 20 persons on suspicion basis after conducting the operation at three societies in Mohali, including Mohali Eden Court, Jal Vayu Vihar, and Homeland.
The police have also impounded 10 vehicles on suspicion and recovered 18 grams of opium, seven weapons, and Rs 21 lakh cash, regarding which the Income Tax Department has been informed.
Divulging details, DIG Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that the police had received information from reliable sources that some of the tenants are staying there without verification process and some have even further sublet their flats.
“Each society was cordoned off and a thorough search operation was carried out under the supervision of the SSP, which yielded good results. Initially, they have started this operation from three societies, and it will be continued in coming days,” he said.
The DIG said that the Residents' Welfare Societies have also appreciated the effort of the Punjab Police.
Meanwhile, the Police teams have been questioning the people rounded-up on suspicion for further verifications on the recovered weapons and cash.
Hundreds of police personnel started search operations from the morning. While the Ropar police conducted searching at Eden Court on Landran road, Mohali police was holding raids at Jal Vayu Vihar.
For the past one week, police have been searching three upscale housing societies in Mohali suburbs under the tenant verification scheme. More than 400 showcause notices have also been issued to the house owners in the societies regarding tenant verification.
