Chandigarh, Feb 26, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 37th day, Punjab Police on Thursday conducted 601 raids at the at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
As per the information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”— a decisive war to make Punjab a gangster-free state was launched by the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all the districts in coordination with Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab has been conducting special operations across the state.
On Day 37, Police teams arrested 203 individuals and recovered one weapons from their possession, taking the total arrests to 11,616 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 147 persons, whereas, 145 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested eight proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation.
People can anonymously report information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, and also share tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Police teams have continued its drive against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” for 362nd day with 67 drug smugglers arrested on Thursday and recovered 2.4 kg heroin, 301 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 3350 drug money from their possession.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 51,305 in just 362 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 30 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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