The Mumbai Police Zone-3 has externed 12 habitual criminals from the city and the suburbs for one year as part of a preventive crackdown on individuals allegedly involved in violent crimes, extortion, threats, and activities disturbing public order.
The action comes after reviewing criminal records of the individuals operating under police stations in the jurisdiction of Zone-3 DCP Gajanan Rajmane. According to the police, the 12 accused had allegedly been creating fear among residents, women, senior citizens, and traders by threatening people with weapons, assaulting and abusing citizens, demanding protection money, and repeatedly committing serious cognisable offences.
Stay out of city
The externment proceedings were initiated following proposals submitted by the police stations concerned. The action was taken under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act, which deals with the dispersal of gangs and individual criminals, allowing authorities to order collective externment. After completion of the legal process and hearings, 12 habitual criminals were ordered to stay out of Mumbai for one year.
Action taken against...
>> Jatin Dilip Dhodi, 28, and Shaukat Ali Niamat Ali Sheikh, 51, by Kasturba Marg police
>> Asif Pasha Pathan, 30, and Satish Soni alias Jagat, 38, by Samta Nagar police
>> Aadesh Arun Lagade, 21, by Kasturba Marg police
>> Kapil Suresh Mane, 29, and Sunit Rampal Mishra, 38, by Dahisar police
>> Rameshwar Balasaheb Thenge, 35, and Jagdish Kaliram Joshi, 37, by Dahisar police
>> Parvez Hussain Patel, 34, Sagar Sunil Nigudkar, 32, and Jai Upesh Patel, 25, by Samta Nagar police
Public appeal
The police have also appealed to citizens to immediately inform the nearest police station or contact the Mumbai Police emergency helpline 100/112 if they spot any externed criminal or suspicious person. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.
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