Haryana Police cracks down on habitual offenders using National Security Act

In a move against violent crime, Haryana Police, led by SP Himanshu Garg, conducted a late-night operation in Rohtak district, resulting in the arrest of a notorious criminal under the National Security Act (NSA). This landmark case is the first of its kind in the state of Haryana, sending a clear message that disruptive and dangerous behavior will no longer be tolerated.
Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur provided details, stating that the state government has established an advisory board under the National Security Act, 1980. This board aims to facilitate the prosecution of major criminals in Haryana in accordance with the Act’s provisions. The action in Rohtak district is the inaugural move by the Haryana Police within this framework, sending a clear message to criminals that the police will not tolerate criminal activities. Kapur emphasized that such actions will continue in the future, targeting accused individuals under the Act.

SP Himanshu Garg of Rohtak District Police highlighted that the Rohtak Police meticulously built a case against the accused under the NSA Act. The case was then submitted to the District Magistrate Rohtak, who, following orders, detained the accused under Section (3) 2 of the National Security Act, 1980, and placed him in Rohtak Jail. The accused faces charges in 12 cases, including murder, attempted murder, gangrape, extortion, assault, criminal conspiracy, and illegal weapons possession in Rohtak, Jhajjar, and Gohana. Garg revealed that the accused and his associates had carried out a fatal attack on Ashish, a resident of Gaddi Khedi, resulting in a case registered at Bahu Akbarpur police station.

On March 8, 2022, a group of 20 to 25 individuals attacked Ashish’s house, firing indiscriminately, with 25 shells/cartridges recovered by the police. The accused was arrested on April 11, 2023, during a police operation but obtained bail on September 1, 2023. The accused has been involved in criminal activities since 2011, continuously committing crimes and influencing other youths to join criminal endeavors. Additionally, he was found spreading terror by posting photos with weapons on social media. Considering the imminent threat posed by the accused to the state, he was detained and jailed under the NSA Act on Thursday, January 11. Garg affirmed that Rohtak Police will continue taking action under the NSA Act against criminals posing a threat to society in the future.