Ahead of the upcoming civic body elections, the Thane City Police Commissionerate has put in place extensive security arrangements to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and disruption-free voting process and to prevent any law and order issues.
Action during blockades:
Since the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, blockades have been set up at various locations across all police station jurisdictions within the Commissionerate. These blockades have been carried out by local police along with Special Surveillance Teams (SST) and Flying Squads (FST) formed for election duties. During this period, unaccounted cash amounting to ₹2,16,89,000 (₹2 crore 16 lakh 89 thousand) has been seized.
Arms confiscation drive:
As part of intensified combing operations and "Operation All Out", the Thane Police Commissionerate has seized 27 firearms, 37 live cartridges, and 142 knives and machetes. Strict legal action has been initiated against the offenders. Of the 3,760 licensed arms holders within the Commissionerate limits, 3,069 weapons have been deposited with the police as a preventive measure.
Action against illegal liquor and narcotics:
Police have seized approximately 13,215 litres of illegal country-made, foreign, and village liquor worth about ₹10,92,465 within the Thane City Police Commissionerate limits. Additionally, 2,919 cases related to narcotics have been registered across the Commissionerate, with action taken against 3,144 accused persons. Around 1,491 kilograms of drugs have been seized in these cases.
Narcotic substances including ganja, MD, hashish, cocaine, and heroin, collectively valued at approximately ₹78,35,60,458 (₹78 crore 35 lakh 60 thousand 458), have been confiscated.
Enhanced surveillance and preventive measures:
To ensure strict compliance with the Model Code of Conduct, extensive drone camera surveillance is being conducted by all police stations and will be further intensified on polling day. History-sheeters and known criminals within the Commissionerate area are being checked daily, and preventive action is being taken to curb any criminal activity.
Area domination exercises are being conducted through route marches in sensitive and vulnerable areas with the assistance of local police. The Thane City Police Commissionerate has assured citizens that the police force is fully prepared and capable of effectively handling any law and order situation during the election period.