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Haryana STF takes action against criminals, gangsters and other offenders

Chandigarh, July 1 (UNI) Haryana Police’s Special Task Force (STF) claims to have achieved significant success in its operations against organized crime. Between January 1 and June 29, 2025, the STF arrested 58 proclaimed criminals, 101 gangsters, gang members, and 178 other offenders.
When compared with the same period in the year 2024, 100 rewarded criminals, 29 gangsters or gang members, and 227 other offenders were arrested. This comparison demonstrates that in 2025, STF struck much deeper at organized gang networks, resulting not only in reduced gangster activity but also in the overall containment of organized crime.
In a statement, Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur praised STF for its work against gangsters, narcotics networks, and interstate crime syndicates, going even beyond state boundaries.
“I take pride in the fact that STF Haryana is becoming more capable, vigilant, and advanced with each passing day. In the coming times, STF will emerge as a model unit for crime control across the country. Through its strategic vision, technological proficiency, and courageous operations, STF has proved how a strong, dedicated, and modern police force can play a decisive role in the fight against organized crime,” he said.
In 2024, Haryana’s STF strengthened its campaign against criminals, achieving several notable successes. A total of 195 proclaimed criminals were arrested during the year, a significant increase compared to 175 arrests in 2023, reflecting STF’s mounting pressure on most-wanted offenders.
In cases involving heinous crimes too, STF was notably more proactive—397 arrests in 2024, up from 200 in 2023, showing a near 98 per cent rise. These numbers are proof of STF’s swift and decisive action in cases of murder, kidnapping, rape, and other serious crimes.
In contrast, the number of gangster arrests decreased from 69 in 2023 to 58 in 2024, signaling that STF’s continued crackdown weakened gang networks and reduced their operational presence. Overall, STF Haryana’s performance has proven to be effective not just in statistics, but also in instilling fear among criminals and confidence among the public.
Highlighting STF’s achievements and operational strategies, IG Simardeep Singh stated that keeping in view the challenges posed by technology-driven crime, STF officials and personnel have been provided with specialized training. This includes topics like surveillance techniques, dark web analysis, identifying cyber indicators, and use of cyber tools in investigations.
The STF continues to undergo technological upgradation. The procurement of high-performance computers and servers is ongoing. In addition, STF is in the process of acquiring access to dark web search and analysis solutions developed by DRDO’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR). This will significantly strengthen STF’s capabilities in accessing and investigating hidden cybercrime sources.
Established in 2017, Haryana Police’s Special Task Force has since taken several landmark steps to gain effective control over organized crime. Its core mission has been strict action against gangsters, drug traffickers, illegal arms dealers, and criminals operating across state borders
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