Uttar Pradesh’s law and order landscape has undergone a transformation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s zero-tolerance policy. Moving beyond arrests, the state police,working under his direct supervision, are now focused on securing swift convictions through fast-track prosecution. Launched on July 1, 2023, Operation Conviction has proven to be a game-changer in this regard, leading to the conviction of 97,158 criminals between July 2023 and mid-June 2025.
Since its launch on July 1, 2023, UP’s ‘Operation Conviction’ has led to the conviction of 97,158 criminals in two years. Strong court advocacy helped dispose of 69,422 cases, with 68 criminals sentenced to death. Under CM Yogi Adityanath, the operation is speeding up justice and strengthening law enforcement across the state.
Convictions secured in 69,422 cases
ADG Prosecution Deepesh Juneja informed that out of 1,14,029 identified cases, 74,388 cases were disposed of, and convictions were secured in 69,422 cases, underscoring the administration’s commitment to turning action into results. Under the campaign, 68 criminals were sentenced to death, 8,172 received life imprisonment, 1,453 were sentenced to over 20 years, and 87,465 were given up to 20 years’ imprisonment.
This data demonstrates the government’s commitment to delivering swift and decisive justice, particularly in cases involving serious crimes.
Operation Conviction
Targeting organized crime, 395 accused were convicted in 272 cases involving the top 10 notorious criminals. In a major success against the mafia, 29 out of 69 identified mafias were convicted, reaffirming that the crackdown is not limited to petty offenders. The campaign has also delivered results in cases of crimes against children.
Under the POCSO Act, 17 accused were sentenced to death, including 3 in a single month, and 619 received life imprisonment. Of the 68 total death penalties, 17 were under POCSO, 48 for heinous crimes, and 3 under the ACL Act.
On average, 143 identified cases were resolved, and 187 criminals convicted each working day. This is a strong testament to the Yogi government’s resolve to make Uttar Pradesh a safer state.
