Chandigarh, October 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 575 raids across the state on Sunday as part of its ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign against gangster networks and their associates, arresting 231 people and recovering two weapons, officials said.
The campaign, launched by Punjab Police Director General Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, has completed 258 days. Police teams from all districts have been carrying out coordinated operations with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab at identified locations linked to gangster associates.
With the latest arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign has reached 76,330.
Police teams also took preventive action against 232 people and arrested seven proclaimed offenders during the latest operation.
The police have appealed to the public to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. The helpline allows people to provide information anonymously.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Police’s anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, entered its 583rd day. Police arrested 188 alleged drug smugglers during the latest operation and recovered 1.7 kg of heroin, 2,778 intoxicant pills and Rs 19,640 in drug money.
The total number of alleged drug smugglers arrested since the launch of the anti-drug drive has now reached 82,509, according to the police.
As part of its de-addiction efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 16 people to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment during the day.
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