As part of an exercise to maintain law and order and keep anti-social elements under check, simultaneous search was conducted at houses of 172 history-sheeters in Hubballi Dharwad by the police on Wednesday.
According to a press release issued by the Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissionerate, the search was part of an ongoing exercise to keep anti-social elements under check and also to contain gambling and other unlawful activities.
The special search was carried out in the Hubballi North, South and Dharwad Sub-divisions simultaneously and history-sheeters have been warned against indulging in anti-social activities. They have given undertakings of good behaviour, the press release said.
