Operation Langda: Yogi’s Justice Model Nabs Multiple Criminals Across 10 Cities in 24 Hours

Operation Langda is an informal term referring to the Uttar Pradesh Police's tactic of shooting criminals in the legs during encounters to disable them. This method has been a key element of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s aggressive law-and-order drive since 2017. As part of the operation, the police are implementing a strict zero-tolerance approach towards criminals, gangsters, and dacoits particularly those long featured on their most-wanted list.