A police statement on Thursday said that those arrested included 28 absconders and one proclaimed offender.

It said that there were five encounters of the police with the alleged criminals during the period and that two gangs of alleged criminals were eliminated.

As many as 21 pistols, one hand grenade, one repeater and 10 mobile phones were recovered from the possession of the accused, the police statement added.

It said that the police have registered cases and started investigations.