Police in Raipur arrested 521 criminals from Dhamtari, Gariaband, Mahasamund and Balodabazar districts ahead of New Year, it was announced on Saturday.
The action was taken on Friday following the directives of Raipur (Range) Inspector General of Police Arif Sheikh, an official statement said.
As many as 177 criminals were arrested from Dhamtari, 155 from Balodabazar, 137 from Mahasamund and 52 from Gariaband district.