Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: Haryana Police’s state-wide campaign ‘Operation Hotspot Domination’ continues to reach new heights of success. Determined to dismantle the nexus of crime and narcotics from its roots, police teams across the state simultaneously raided 805 identified drug and gambling hotspots on December 12. During this action, 210 individuals were arrested and 69 new cases registered. Over the past 12 days, police have registered 1,117 FIRs and arrested 2,006 offenders, including 430 involved in violent crimes and 139 charged with illegal possession of arms. During this period, 99 fresh cases related to illegal weapons were also registered. Additionally, Haryana Police strengthened inter-state coordination by sharing 606 intelligence reports with other states to ensure that criminals cannot evade the law by crossing borders.
Major Crackdown on Narcotics and Illegal Assets
During the campaign, police struck at the financial backbone of criminal networks by seizing a massive cache of narcotics, cash, and illegal property. So far, ₹21.20 lakh in cash, 60.9 kg of ganja, 1.6 kg of heroin, 92 kg of opium husk, 3.8 kg of charas, and 282 kg of poppy husk have been recovered. Police have also seized 12 cars and 51 two-wheelers. On December 12 alone, recoveries included 183.3 grams of heroin, 15 kg of opium husk, 1 kg of charas, and 29.9 kg of ganja. In addition, police seized more than 10,000 narcotic tablets, 29,574 bottles of English liquor, 8,884 bottles of country-made liquor, and 1,801 liters of illicit alcohol. In the arms category, police confiscated 49 country-made pistols, 63 handguns, and 146 live cartridges. Overall, illegal assets worth around ₹16 lakh have been seized so far.
The Humane Face of the Police
Alongside its tough crackdown on crime, the campaign also set an inspiring example of community policing. Adopting a humanitarian approach, police assisted 7,210 needy and distressed individuals during patrols and checks. In districts such as Gurugram, Panchkula, and Bhiwani, officers distributed blankets and food to those in need to help them face the harsh winter. Traffic police, meanwhile, handed out helmets at intersections to promote road safety. This compassionate initiative has beautifully embodied the police motto — ‘Service, Security, and Cooperation’.
Bhiwani Police’s Big Breakthrough: Three Main Accused in Rohit Bodybuilder Murder Case Arrested from Bengaluru
Under this operation, Bhiwani Police achieved a major breakthrough in crime control. The CIA-1 team of Bhiwani successfully arrested three absconding accused from the Rohit Bodybuilder Murder Case thousands of kilometers away in Bengaluru. Acting on the directives of DGP Haryana O. P. Singh, a special team comprising the Sadar Police Station, Crime Unit, and Cyber Cell carried out the operation jointly. The case dates back to November 27, when an argument broke out during a wedding after some miscreants made indecent remarks toward women. When Rohit protested, the accused attacked him later that night near Rewari Khera–Bamla Road railway crossing by ramming his vehicle and brutally assaulting him, leading to his death during treatment. The case was registered at Sadar Police Station, Bhiwani, under Section 103 (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After persistent pursuit, the police team raided Bengaluru on December 12 and arrested the three accused — Varun, Tarun (both brothers), and Deepak, all residents of Tigadana village in Bhiwani. The police are currently interrogating them on remand to recover weapons and other evidence. This swift and effective operation by Bhiwani Police has reinforced law and order and instilled fear among violent offenders.
Decisive Blow Against Cybercrime
Haryana Police have also launched a major offensive against cybercriminals, arresting 19 fraudsters across the state. Based on 341 complaints received on the Cyber Helpline 1930, a total of ₹2.60 crore worth of online frauds were reported. Swift action by the cyber teams resulted in ₹65.94 lakh being frozen before it could reach the fraudsters’ accounts, and ₹15.83 lakh was successfully refunded to victims — a significant relief that has strengthened public trust in the police.
Investment Scam Worth ₹61 Lakh Busted in Panchkula
In Panchkula, police exposed a major cyber fraud case in which two accused duped a woman of ₹61 lakh under the pretext of online trading. Acting under the leadership of Cyber Police Station SHO Yudhveer Singh, the team arrested Vijay Rathi (resident of Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh) and Ashok Kumar (resident of Palwal). During interrogation, police obtained crucial leads that could lead to more arrests in the near future.
Fake Trading App Scam Exposed in Faridabad
In Faridabad, police busted an inter-state gang involved in online investment fraud through a fake app named ‘ELVN Institution’. The Cyber Police Station (Central) team arrested five accused — Kapil Dev, Arun Chauhan, Rohit Rai, Guraikbal Singh, and Ajay Kumar — from different districts of Punjab. Investigation revealed that the accused had provided their bank accounts to the main fraudsters in exchange for commission. A transaction of ₹3.69 lakh related to the fraud was traced to Kapil Dev’s account.
‘Task Fraud’ Racket Busted in Hansi
Hansi Police acted swiftly to arrest two accused involved in an online “task completion” scam, where victims were duped of ₹5.41 lakh. The accused — Aniket (resident of Hazira) and Mohan (resident of Gwalior) — were caught with two mobile phones and cash used in the crime.
Haryana Police’s extensive operation has sent a strong and clear message to criminals — escaping the law is no longer possible. Operation Hotspot Domination has not only dealt a heavy blow to crime and narcotics networks but also rekindled citizens’ faith in safety, justice, and cooperation.
