Chandigarh, April 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 99th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted 569 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 99, Police teams arrested 247 individuals, taking the total arrests to 25,018 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 92 persons, whereas, 35 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested 11 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 424th day with 144 drug smugglers arrested on Wednesday and recovered 4.1 kg heroin, 55 kg poppy husk, 647 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 1.13 lakh drug money from their possession.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 61,562 in just 424 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 42 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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