Hyderabad police launch Chabutra Mission, 260 detained

Hyderabad: The city police used the e-finger printing technology for the first time during a ‘Chabutra Mission Operation’ and nabbed 30 persons who allegedly had ‘criminal records’. 

Police said the south zone team launched a Chabutra Mission an operation against those wandering around late at nights and detained 260 persons. 

“We used the portable e-finger printing technology in which a scanner is attached to a tablet PC and the suspect is asked to put his thumb/finger impression on the scanner. If the suspect is a documented criminal his records will appear on the tab and he will be taken to police station for questioning. Otherwise the person will be released on the spot,” said DCP (south) V. Satyanarayana. 

The e-finger printing technology is now available with all patrol vehicles in the city. “Whenever the beat constables find someone moving around suspiciously they will check his criminal history by taking his finger impression. This will help to counter criminals who maintain a low profile and escape posing as labourers,” the official said. 

The police caught five persons who were involved in mobile phone thefts. “They were sitting in an autorickshaw and were caught during the operation. We took fingerprints and found that they were involved in thefts,” said the official. 

The police are also checking 25 others who were involved in assaults. Another 52 petty cases were registered for various violations including rash driving and nuisance during the operation. The others were let off after counselling.