Nagpur: In a year-long operation to clamp down on criminals, Nagpur Police forfeited bail bonds worth ₹11 lakh from 234 habitual offenders in 2024, leaving them with no choice but to pay up or face jail. Many criminals, unable to bear the financial burden, have reportedly fled the city, with police now pursuing them.
The crackdown, led by Zonal DCP Niketan Kadam, ran from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and introduced an innovative deterrent: Imposing hefty surety amounts on repeat offenders under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). These bonds, meant to ensure good behavior, were revoked if the offenders were caught engaging in anti-social activities, with the collected amount deposited in the state exchequer.
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Major recoveries from criminals across Nagpur
Kadam’s tough stance led to the cancellation of bail bonds for 147 criminals booked under BNSS Section 129, across police stations in Jaripatka, Kapil Nagar, Koradi, New Kamptee, Old Kamptee, Kalamna, and Pardi, yielding a recovery of ₹8 lakh. Section 129 deals with security for good behaviour, targeting habitual offenders with multiple criminal records.
• Jaripatka Police Station, one of the most sensitive zones, saw bail bonds of 38 criminals forfeited, recovering ₹1.36 lakh.
• Another 43 offenders had to surrender a total of ₹1.71 lakh after their bonds were scrapped.
Police action sends criminals on the run
Hailing the initiative, Addl CP PP Shewale emphasized that this was a record-breaking recovery, forcing goons to rethink their criminal activities. “Preventive action is no longer just a formality but a serious deterrent,” Shewale said. “Goons now fear being picked up and having to cough up hefty sums at the DCP office, which also wields executive magistrate powers under BNSS.”
Kadam reiterated his zero-tolerance approach, stating that criminals were forced to realize the gravity of the situation, whether by paying the bail amount or spending time behind bars. The impact of this move is evident, with many offenders choosing to leave the city rather than risk further police action.
With Nagpur Police tightening the noose, the message is clear—crime will now come at a steep price.
