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...
STATE Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil showered praises on Gadchiroli Police for gunning down 13 dreaded Naxalites during a fierce gun-battle at Paydi-Kotmi forest in Etapalli on Friday. Recalling a strange coincidence, Patil said the elimination of 13 Naxals came on the same day when 15 policemen had attained martyrdom in Gadchiroli 12 years ago.
“On May 21, 2009, our 15 policemen were martyred in a Naxal attack. After 12 years, the Gadchiroli police have avenged their deaths and killed 13 Naxals on the same day,” said Patil.
Interacting with mediapersons at Nagpur, Patil said that the encounter took place on the Anti-Terrorism Day which proves upper hand of police in Gadchiroli. “I have congratulated the officials and jawans of Gadchiroli Police for the achievement, he said.
Patil visited Gadchiroli on Friday morning and took stock of anti-Naxal operations and situation after the gun-battle. He went upto Katejhari post which is located deep in the jungle.
On the issue of ongoing problems in Maharashtra Police, Patil opined that some incidents in the department had brought shame for the entire force and created atmosphere of distrust. “As a police officer, one should show one’s loyalty to the government. It will clear the current atmosphere of distrust,” he said.
After taking reins of State Home Department, Patil had marked Naxalism as a major challenge. He resolved to solve the problem by intensifying anti-Naxal operations. Similarly, welfare, housing, cyber crimes and vacant posts were the important issues in his opinion.
“Housing problem for policemen needs to be solved and an important decision will be taken soon. The Cabinet has given its nod for major recruitment of policemen and around three lakh applications have been received. Examination has not been conducted due to the outbreak of COVID-19,” Patil said.
The Home Minister also held a meeting of top ranked police officials of Nagpur at Police Gymkhana. He said, body offences were the major challenge in Nagpur city and Nagpur Police were doing well in tackling the problem. He also resolved to contain the graph of crime against woman.
On the issue of assistance of Rs 1,000 crore by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for immediate relief activities in cyclone Tauktae-hit Gujarat State, the HM said that same devastation took place in Maharashtra due to the Cyclone. “We hoped that the Centre would take cognisance and give assistance.”
Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar was present in the press conference.
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