Making its strategy against crime and criminals more scientific, technology-driven, and effective, the Haryana Police have launched a new initiative.
The specialised Rohtak-Jhajjar-Sonipat-Faridabad (RJSF) Unit—constituted for the state’s crime-sensitive districts of Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat, and Faridabad—is creating a comprehensive database of criminals involved in heinous crimes over the past ten years and is maintaining continuous surveillance on them.
The primary objective of this initiative is to eradicate organised crime, monitor criminal activities in real-time and prevent potential crimes before they occur.
This initiative was deliberated upon during a high-level review meeting chaired by Haryana’s Director General of Police (DGP), Ajay Singhal.
The meeting was held in Sector-6, Panchkula, and was attended by senior officers from the Police Headquarters, as well as Additional Directors General of Police, Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police, Superintendents of Police, and other senior officials.
The Journey from Pilot Project to State-Level Model
During the meeting, Simardeep Singh, Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Rohtak Range, delivered a presentation on the functioning and achievements of the RJSF Unit.
He explained that, acting on the directives of DGP Ajay Singhal, this unit was initially launched as a pilot project in the Rohtak district. Following the remarkable results achieved during the initial phase, this model was subsequently implemented in the districts of Jhajjar, Sonipat, and Faridabad as well.
Currently, the unit operates across these four districts as a specialized intelligence-based mechanism for crime control and the surveillance of criminals. There are plans to extend its implementation to other districts in the future.
Detailed Database of 10,892 Heinous Criminals Compiled Over the past ten years, the RJSF Unit has compiled a detailed database of 10,892 criminals involved in murder, attempted murder, and other serious offenses. This database incorporates a wealth of information, including detailed profiles of each criminal’s history, activities, contacts, social background, and current status.
The Unit has not merely compiled records of these criminals; it has also categorized them and assessed their respective risk levels.
This approach assists the police in identifying which criminals are likely to reoffend and which individuals are at a higher risk of falling under the influence of organised criminal gangs.
Special Focus on Preventing New Recruitment by Gangsters
A key feature of the RJSF Unit is its focus not only on active criminals but also on individuals whom organised criminal gangs might attempt to recruit into their networks.
According to police officials, gangster syndicates constantly seek to induct petty criminals, individuals currently out on bail, or youths with criminal tendencies into their ranks. The Unit identifies such individuals and analyses their activities to flag them before they become deeply entrenched in the criminal underworld. The objective of this strategy is to preemptively neutralize the potential for crime rather than merely reacting to it after it has occurred, said a police spokesperson.
Integration of Technology, Human Intelligence, and Field Intelligence
To monitor criminals, the RJSF Unit employs a coordinated strategy that combines modern technology, human intelligence sources, and field intelligence. Specialized teams have been deployed across various regions to gather information regarding criminals’ current addresses, social interactions, contacts, and criminal networks.
Through technical analysis, changes in the criminals’ behavioral patterns are closely monitored. Every piece of information related to these criminals undergoes meticulous analysis, a process that has already yielded success in solving several significant cases, added the spokesperson. Criminal Database to Reach Every District Director General of Police Ajay Singhal stated that criminals are not confined to or limited by the boundaries of a single district.
Therefore, the actions taken by the RJSF unit will be shared with other districts of the state in the future. He stated that if information regarding the activities of any criminal is available in advance, the police will be able to take necessary measures in a timely manner. This will further strengthen crime prevention, surveillance, and inter-district coordination, he said.
Major STF Crackdown Against Gangsters: 941 Gang Members Arrested Over Three Years
During the meeting, the achievements of the Haryana Special Task Force (STF) were also reviewed. STF Superintendent of Police Waseem Akram reported that, under the special campaign launched against gangster networks, the STF arrested 323 gang members in 2024, 470 in 2025, and 148 gang members and criminals up to May 28, 2026.
Thus, over the past three years, the STF has achieved significant success in combating organized crime by arresting a total of 941 gang members.
Success in Bringing 22 Gangsters Back to India from Abroad; 14 Others Currently in Custody Overseas
The Haryana STF has also achieved remarkable success in its operations against gangsters active on an international level. Since the inception of the STF, 22 wanted gangsters have been brought back to India—either through deportation or extradition—from various foreign countries.
