Nagpur: In a major crackdown, Nagpur City Police launched a special operation against illegal liquor, narcotics, and weapons across all police station jurisdictions in the city on Holika Dahan, Thursday, March 14.

The drive, conducted under the guidance of senior officials, aimed to maintain law and order and deter criminal activities ahead of Holi.

During the operation, law enforcement personnel seized a significant amount of contraband and registered multiple cases:

• Prohibition Act Violations: 43 cases were registered against 48 individuals, with illegal liquor worth ₹8,60,070 seized.

• NDPS Act: One person was apprehended for possession of ganja in a single case.

• Arms Act Violations: Eight individuals were booked in separate cases for illegal possession of weapons. Police recovered eight iron weapons valued at ₹2,550.

Authorities have vowed to continue such operations to curb illicit activities and ensure public safety.