Acting on a directive from the Gurugram Police Commissioner, a special task force has uncovered a hidden network that was ferrying municipal waste and plastic scrap from Delhi into Gurugram for illegal dumping and sorting. The operation resulted in the detention of ten suspects and the impoundment of seven transport vehicles.

How the Raid Unfolded

Teams carried out coordinated checkpoint and "naka" sweeps at several entry points, stopping trucks that appeared to be carrying mixed refuse. Investigators say the convoy moved a blend of household garbage and plastic debris from Delhi to various sites inside Gurugram, where the plastic was separated before being sent onward.

Four First Information Reports (FIRs) have been lodged so far. Two were filed at Bajghera police station, with one each recorded at Udyog Vihar and Rajendra Park stations.

Vehicles Confiscated

The operation secured seven conveyances – a mix of canters and tractor‑trolleys. Police are now tracing ownership documents and examining how these rigs were integrated into the illegal waste‑movement chain.

Broader Investigation Underway

Beyond the ten arrests, officials are interrogating additional suspects to chart the full extent of the network. Efforts are focused on identifying collection points in Delhi, mapping the routes used to bring waste into Gurugram, and pinpointing the final buyers of the sorted material. The owners of the seized vehicles are also being scrutinised, and further legal steps will follow based on the findings.

Political Backdrop

The crackdown aligns with a directive from Haryana Chief Minister Naina Singh Saini to halt the influx of out‑of‑state waste into Gurugram. The state government has intensified its focus on the city’s waste‑management woes and is determined to curb illegal dumping practices.

Police officials have assured that the anti‑illegal‑waste drive will continue, with more arrests and vehicle seizures anticipated as the probe widens.