swat district

Move made in compliance with NHRC orders; authorities ask relevant persons to share related info

Palwal Police launched 'Operation Lagam' to combat gangster-style social media content and reckless driving. Over 8,000 traffic violators were penalized, and six FIRs were registered for online glorification of violence. The campaign aims to curb hooliganism and improve road safety across the district.

Two notorious members of the Bawaria gang, wanted for a daring dacoity in Mathura, were gunned down by police in an encounter. The duo, carrying Rs 50,000 bounties, were involved in a robbery where a family was held hostage and valuables worth Rs 12 lakh were stolen. Two police officers sustained injuries during the operation.

In the first four-and-a-half months of 2026, 26 gunfights took place in which 26 suspects were injured and five were killed

Forensic evidence, including fingerprints and bloodstains on a dumbbell, has linked Ankur to the alleged murder of his wife, Kajal, a SWAT commando. Police stated an argument over pocket money escalated, leading Ankur to strike Kajal with the dumbbell. Charges of murder, cruelty, and dowry death have been filed.

An interstate gang of burglars was apprehended in Bijnor, leading to the recovery of stolen gold, silver, cash, and vehicles. The arrests followed a major house theft case reported in March. The syndicate targeted locked houses across multiple states, melting down stolen valuables with the help of a jeweller.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Meerut as part of an inter-state gang stealing telecom equipment. Police seized 237 Base Band Unit devices and 156 copper cards valued at over Rs 15.4 crore. The gang operated across Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, supplying stolen goods for profit.

A magisterial inquiry is underway into the police encounters of brothers Ghulfam and Zeeshan, suspects in the attack on businessman Saleem Wastik. Ghulfam was killed on March 3, two days after his brother Zeeshan died in a shootout. The inquiry aims to examine the circumstances and police actions, following NHRC guidelines for deaths during police action.

Delhi Police's elite SWAT unit now includes 34 women commandos trained for high-risk operations like counter-terrorism and hostage rescue. These women, including constables and sub-inspectors, are experts in advanced combat and weapons handling, drawing inspiration from their families and aiming to inspire future generations.