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28 firearms, 862 NDPS Cases, Rs 7.7 Crore; Seized: Rural Police crack down hard in 2025

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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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229 Booked, 15 Liquor Cases: Nagpur Rural Police Step Up New Year Vigil

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With New Year celebrations approaching, the Nagpur Rural Police have launched a special drive against drunk driving and illegal liquor to ensure public safety and maintain law and order. The campaign is being carried out from December 24 to December 31, 2025, across the district, with strict action promised against violators.

Under this special campaign, police have taken a total of 229 actions under the Motor Vehicles Act and registered 15 cases related to illegal liquor so far. The drive aims to curb accidents caused by drunk driving and to stop the sale and consumption of illicit liquor during the festive period.

42 booked for drunk driving 

On December 27 alone, police took action against 42 motorists for drunk driving under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act. In addition, 187 other actions were taken against traffic violators for offences such as not wearing helmets, driving without a valid licence, overspeeding and other rule violations. This brought the total number of actions taken on a single day to 229.

Nakabandi on Amravati, Wardha, Umred, Saoner road 

To effectively catch drunk drivers, police have intensified nakabandi at major entry and exit points, including Wardha Road, Amravati Road, Umred Road, Bhandara Road, Saoner Road and Kanhan Road. Special teams equipped with breath analysers have been deployed and are closely monitoring vehicle movement, especially during late evening and night hours.

Fine of Rs 10,000 imposed: SP Dr Poddar 

Speaking about the campaign, Superintendent of Police Dr Harssh Poddar said, “The aim of this special drive is to ensure the safety of citizens during New Year celebrations. Drunk driving not only puts the driver’s life at risk but also endangers others on the road.”

He warned that drivers found under the influence of alcohol may face fines of up to Rs 10,000, along with other legal consequences. The drive will continue till December 31.



Location: Office of the Suptd , of Police, Rural, near Providence Girls School, Civil Lines, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440001, India

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