With the seizure of 28 illegal fire-arms and 57 cartridges, registration of 4,712 liquor cases, and a sharp rise to 862 NDPS cases , the Nagpur Rural Police delivered one of their toughest crackdowns on crime in 2025. Along with this, preventive action was taken against 2,178 accused involved in illegal activities. Large-scale operations against crime and unlawful businesses led to seizures worth Rs 7.7 crore by the police during the year. Preventive action against 1,496 According to official records, preventive action under Section 126 of the BNSS increased sharply from 569 cases in 2024 to 1,496 cases in 2025 which marked a 163 per cent rise. Preventive actions under Section 129 BNSS also increased from 1,644 cases to 1,965 cases. Violations of preventive bonds rose from 85 cases in 2024 to 201 cases in 2025, and fines recovered through courts jumped from Rs 11,600 to Rs 23,66,200. The number of externed accused increased from 42 to 106, while detentions under the...
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| CP Dr. B. K. Upadhyaya |
Furious over growing incidents of violent crimes, Commissioner of Police (CP) Dr. B K Upadhyaya on Tuesday pulled up senior rank officials for their lethargic approach in policing and directed them to carry out proactive policing. He observed that the force had become more of a reactionary force during the last two months.
The Police Commissioner gave his piece of mind to the city police force on Tuesday evening. That he chose the medium of wireless broadcast to give lashing to station in-charge speaks volume about seriousness of the situation. It means the city police chief wanted public at large to know that he was not sitting idle even as goons were on killing spree, targeting each other. That he chose not to wait till monthly crime meeting also indicates the graveness of the situation wherein the Police Commissioner feels the force needs to change its mindset and get control of the situation. He categorically named Police Inspector of Ajni and Kotwali Police Stations for their slumberous approach. It may be mentioned here that recent crimes reported at Ajni and Kotwali Police Stations were clear-cut sign of failure of police.
“We wait for a complaint to take action against criminals. However, our duty is to gather information from the locals and informers. Time has come to start proactive policing,” the CP said and directed Police Inspectors to step up DB squads for action.

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