Chandigarh, October 15, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 530 raids across the state on Wednesday as part of its anti-gangster campaign, ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, arresting 222 individuals and taking preventive action against 249 others.
The campaign entered its 268th day, with police teams targeting identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters. The operation was carried out across districts in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab.
According to Punjab Police, the campaign was launched by Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, with the objective of making Punjab a gangster-free state.
On Day 268, police arrested 222 individuals and recovered four weapons. The cumulative number of arrests under the campaign has reached 78,635, officials said. Police teams also took preventive action against 249 individuals and arrested four proclaimed offenders during the operation.
Punjab Police urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. Informants can report information anonymously.
Meanwhile, the state police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 593rd consecutive day. Police arrested 158 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 3.8 kg of heroin, 59 kg of poppy husk, 632 intoxicant pills and ₹4.77 lakh in drug money.
With these arrests, the total number of alleged drug smugglers arrested during the 593-day campaign has reached 85,467.
As part of its de-addiction initiative, Punjab Police also persuaded 28 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Wednesday.
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