Chandigarh, June 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign enters its 141st day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted 557 raids 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 have been conducting special operations across the state.
On Day 141, Police teams arrested 303 individuals held with two weapons, taking the total arrests to 35,662 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 123 persons, whereas, 12 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested seven 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 466th day with 90 drug smugglers arrested today and recovered 5.2 kg heroin, 35 kg poppy husk, 360 intoxicant pills and Rs 2600 drug money from their possession.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 67,662 in just 466 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 12 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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