Hyderabad:
In a landmark initiative titled “NBW-Free Commissionerate,” the Rachakonda Police have successfully executed and disposed of all 2,847 pending Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) within a span of just 30 days. This unprecedented operation marks a significant achievement in judicial enforcement and police accountability, setting a new benchmark for law enforcement agencies across the country.The operation was launched in response to a sharp rise in NBW pendency—from 1,088 at the beginning of 2024 to 2,847 by the end of April. To address this, the Commissionerate undertook a comprehensive strategy by categorizing the warrants based on their nature and jurisdiction. Warrants were grouped into long-pending cases (especially those issued before 2023), grave and non-grave offences, and further segmented based on whether they fell within the Commissionerate, tri-Commissionerates, within the state, or in other states.
To execute this plan, nine special NBW teams were formed, each comprising one Sub-Inspector and four Police Constables, with a focus on division-wise execution. Additional teams were dispatched to states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan to apprehend absconders. As a result, 2,024 NBWs were physically executed, while the remaining 823 were submitted to the courts for proclamation proceedings under Sections 82 to 85 of the Cr.P.C. and BNSS. These included requests for notices to sureties, property attachment, and declaring absconders as proclaimed offenders.
The operation yielded remarkable outcomes. A total of 1,408 long-pending warrants issued before 2023 were executed. In 52 cases, the accused were found to be deceased, and the courts were informed to proceed with the remaining accused. Fourteen accused were already in jail and were produced before the courts to regularize the warrants, enabling the initiation of trials. Thirteen absconders were apprehended while trials were in progress, and four individuals involved in narcotics cases were arrested, paving the way for related trials to commence.
The operation also had a ripple effect—many accused, realizing the seriousness of the crackdown, voluntarily approached the courts to resolve their cases. This proactive legal engagement was widely appreciated by magistrates, public prosecutors, and advocates, who commended the police for their dedication and efficiency. Courts were also requested not to grant bail to long-absconding accused until the completion of their trials, reinforcing the seriousness of the judicial process.
The Rachakonda Police emphasized that this effort will continue, with a commitment to executing all newly issued NBWs within stipulated timeframes. In cases where execution is not possible, Station House Officers (SHOs) have been directed to initiate legal proceedings against sureties and request the courts to declare the accused as proclaimed offenders. Several instances of improper sureties and mediator involvement have also been identified and flagged for judicial scrutiny.
This operation is particularly significant given the scale of pending cases in the Commissionerate. With over 50,000 PT cases under trial, the pendency of NBWs had been hampering judicial proceedings and enabling habitual offenders to continue criminal activities while on bail. NBWs, issued under Section 76 of the BNSS and Section 74 of the Cr.P.C., are binding legal instruments that authorize law enforcement to arrest and produce the accused before the court. Their timely execution is crucial for upholding the rule of law, ensuring justice for victims, and maintaining public trust in the legal system.
The Rachakonda Police’s strategic approach—combining legal rigor, inter-state coordination, and community accountability—has not only decongested the judicial backlog but also sent a strong message that evading the law will not be tolerated. This operation has reinforced the sanctity of the judicial process, improved police-court coordination, and restored public confidence in the justice system.
As the Commissionerate moves forward, it pledges to maintain this momentum, ensuring that justice is not only served but delivered swiftly and effectively. The “NBW-Free Commissionerate” initiative stands as a model for other jurisdictions, proving that with determination, coordination, and legal diligence, even the most daunting backlogs can be cleared.
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