New Delhi [India], April 4 (HBTV): As the Lok Sabha elections draw closer, Delhi police seem to have intensified efforts to curb illegal activities across the national capital. The authorities have booked 264 people wanted in different criminal cases.  

The action has been taken by South Delhi Police in its jurisdiction, with a series of operations. 

"In a series of operations through intensive checking, conducting raids, surveillance, and intelligence-driven actions, the south district has booked 264 accused persons, including 75 bad characters, under various crime heads like robbery, snatching, burglary, arms act, auto-lifters, bootleggers, and drug peddlers," South Delhi police said in a statement on Thursday.   

Approximately 33,602 quarters of liquor; 161 mobile phones; 16 cars; 30 two-wheelers; one TSR; 18 knives; eight CMPs;  five live cartridges; 05.26 kgs of ganja; 70.90 grams of heroin; and 10.75 grams of smack have been recovered, it added.

The southern district has stepped up its efforts with vigilant monitoring and swift action to foster an environment conducive to free and fair elections. 

"Police visibility has been enhanced by mobilizing optimal staff, and suspects are being questioned using the 'Roko-Toko' drive," officials said, adding that anti-terrorist measures such as checking hotels, guest houses, tenants, servants, SIM card dealers, car dealers, etc. are being taken regularly. 

Further mock drills, foot patrolling in high-footfall areas, marketplaces, iconic places, and dark stretches are being carried out regularly, the police added. 

In addition, South DCP Ankit Chauhan said approximately 4,700 persons have been booked under various preventive sections of the Code for Criminal Procedure. Further, 5,400 vehicles have been impounded under section 66 of the DP Act to maintain peace and tranquility in the region.

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.