Chandigarh, March 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 49th day, Punjab Police on Tuesday conducted 537 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 49, Police teams arrested 151 individuals and recovered two weapons from their possession, taking the total arrests to 13,673 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 75 persons, whereas, 111 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested four 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 374th day with 93 drug smugglers arrested on Tuesday and recovered 5.1 kg heroin, 5387 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 11,040 drug money from their possession.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 52,938 in just 374 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 63 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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