LUCKNOW: In view of elections, Deoria police arrested 365 accused wanted in different cases pertaining to illegal liquor supply, drug dealing, and smuggling of illegal weapons.
Superintendent of police, Deoria, Shripati Mishra, said that a sustained campaign is being led by the police against all those elements who could possibly spread unrest in the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections and are wanted in different cases.
"We started operation all-out for 24 hours across the district," said the SP.
In the operation, 82 were arrested smuggling illicit liquor, 177 others were held who had non-bailable warrants issued against them, while 97 others were booked under different preventive charges including unlawful assembly. Nine others who had a non-bailable warrant pending against them were also arrested.
Mishra also said that in run up to the polls night patrolling at all sensitive areas is being conducted by the cops along with flag and routine marches in city areas. "We are also creating awareness in people to wear a mask and use sanitiser while stepping outside," he said.
