The Gautam Buddh Nagar police booked 497 individuals for public nuisance during a crackdown on public drinking, officials reported on Saturday. The operation, titled “Operation Street Safe,” was conducted on Friday across all three police zones of Noida, Central Noida, and Greater Noida. This one-day campaign aimed to ensure public safety and curb antisocial behavior, according to an official statement, PTI reported.
“The operation aimed to crack down on individuals consuming alcohol in public spaces during nighttime,” said a police spokesperson.
In the Noida Zone, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vidya Sagar Mishra spearheaded the operation, which spanned nine police station areas and covered 40 different locations.
During the operation, a total of 1,924 individuals were checked in Noida Zone, resulting in action being taken against 208 individuals under Section 290 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Section 290 pertains to causing public nuisance, which includes acts that significantly disturb public peace and order.
In Central Noida, DCP Suniti supervised the campaign across eight police station areas, covering 31 locations. About 1,605 individuals were checked, with 146 people facing action under Section 290 of the IPC.
The operation in Greater Noida was directed by DCP Saad Miya Khan, across nine police station areas, encompassing 38 locations. A total of 1,925 individuals were checked, leading to action against 143 people under Section 290 of the IPC.
Overall, the coordinated efforts of the police force across Gautam Buddh Nagar resulted in a total of 5,454 individuals being checked.
