Raipur
Bilaspur Police have launched a major crackdown on anti-social elements across the district, taking action against 513 individuals between April 2026 and 12 May 2026. The special drive was conducted under the direction of Rajnesh Singh to curb hooliganism, illegal weapon possession and public nuisance.
Police teams carried out intensive patrolling and checking operations across all police station areas. The drive targeted history-sheeters, drunk troublemakers in public places and motorists using vehicles without registration plates.
In several instances, police personnel reportedly made offenders perform public sit-ups as a warning against disturbing law and order and to reassure citizens about public safety.
Station-wise action details
Sarkanda police station recorded the highest number of cases, with 55 actions under Section 151 of the CrPC, 130 cases under Sections 107/116, and 15 cases under the Arms Act.
At Civil Line police station, police registered 55 cases under Section 151, 76 under Sections 107/116, 11 under the Arms Act, and 17 other preventive cases.
Kotwali police station reported 21 cases under Section 151, 93 under Sections 107/116, and two cases under the Arms Act.
At Torwa police station, police took action in 11 cases under Section 151, registered three cases under the Arms Act, and handled two knife attack-related cases.
Meanwhile, Chakarbhatha, Sirgitti and Koni police stations together recorded 17 cases under Section 151 and five cases under the Arms Act.
SSP Rajnesh Singh warned that strict action would continue against anyone attempting to disturb peace or spread fear using weapons.
Residents have welcomed the police action, saying incidents of street crime and public disturbances have declined over the past month.
