The Delhi Police conducted an intensive night patrolling drive named “General Gasht” from 12 midnight to 4 am on Sunday across all 15 police districts of the Capital.
The purpose of this drive is to enhance security and to prevent criminal activities. The coordinated exercise, involving maximum deployment of field staff and senior officers from all districts and specialised units, was launched to deter crime, strengthen police visibility, and reassure citizens about safety in public spaces.
Delhi Police Commissioner (DCP) Satish Golchha personally oversaw the operation. He visited key districts, including East, South-East, and New Delhi, where he interacted with on-duty personnel, inspected patrolling points, and encouraged teams to maintain vigilance.
“Regular night operations help keep the city safe and instil public confidence. Our focus is to prevent crime before it happens,” a senior officer said.
The drive focused on preventing organised crime, drug trafficking, and street offences, while also identifying crime-prone areas across the city. All participating officers were briefed in advance about their roles and responsibilities.
During the operation, teams conducted simultaneous patrols, established checkpoints and barricades at strategic locations, and carried out vehicle checks through the night. Preventive actions were also taken under relevant laws to stop potential offences and maintain public order.
According to police data, during the four-hour operation, officers conducted vehicle checks on 23,537 vehicles. Legal action was taken under multiple sections-2,083 cases under Section 66 of the Delhi Police Act, 14,542 under Section 65, and 480 under Sections 126/170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Additionally, 139 actions were recorded under Sections 92/93/97 of the Delhi Police Act, while 128 bad characters (BCs) were arrested. Police also registered 485 cases under the Excise Act and 74 under the Arms Act, indicating a focused effort against illegal liquor trade and possession of weapons. A senior officer said that the “General Gasht” has become a key policing tool to maintain law and order and improve responsiveness.
“The purpose is to make policing visible, proactive, and community-driven. It sends a strong message to those involved in crime that the police are vigilant at all hours,” the officer added.
The operation also helped identify hotspots for future deployment and tested inter-district coordination and response efficiency. Police said similar city-wide patrolling drives will continue as part of the department’s preventive strategy.
