Major Crackdown on Criminals in Rajasthan: Over ₹220 Crore in Illegal Assets Targeted

Jaipur, June 5: In a significant move against organized crime and mafia networks, the Rajasthan police have launched a major operation. The state police are expediting the legal process to seize illegal assets valued at over ₹220 crore belonging to 636 criminals. This action is being carried out under the directives of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Citizen Security Code.

So far, approximately ₹32 crore worth of assets have already been seized in 13 cases. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma emphasized that the state government’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards crime extends beyond merely imprisoning offenders; it also aims to confiscate assets acquired through illegal means.

Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma reported that the police have identified the movable and immovable properties of 636 notorious criminals acquired through criminal activities. Applications have been filed in courts for asset seizures in 584 cases. Notices have been issued in 182 of these cases, paving the way for further action.

The operation’s most notable success occurred in Bundi district, where an order was obtained to seize assets worth nearly ₹12 crore in a single case.

Additionally, strict actions against illegal constructions are ongoing. Between January 1 and May 28, 2026, the Rajasthan police conducted 39 bulldozer operations, demolishing illegal properties valued at ₹35.10 crore. The highest number of demolitions occurred in Jhalawar, where approximately ₹22.90 crore worth of illegal assets were destroyed.

The state government is also tackling drug trafficking. The Anti-Narcotics Task Force has registered cases against 36 traffickers under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act from January to April 2026. Proposals to seize the illegal assets of 28 traffickers have been approved, with around ₹33 crore worth of assets already attached.

The DGP noted that the provisions of the BNS Act, effective from July 2024, are proving to be highly effective in crippling the financial backbone of criminals. The police headquarters has also issued special SOPs to all districts for identifying, attaching, and seizing illegal properties.

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