Chandigarh, October 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 510 raids at identified locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state on the 280th day of the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, arresting 175 people and recovering three weapons. Police teams also took preventive action against 150 individuals and arrested 11 proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation.
Launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ aims to make Punjab a gangster-free state. Police teams from all districts have been conducting coordinated operations in collaboration with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab.
According to the Punjab Police, the latest operation has taken the total number of arrests under the campaign to 81,076 since its launch.
The police have urged the public to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. The helpline allows people to provide information anonymously.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 605th consecutive day. Police arrested 101 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 2.1 kg of heroin, 800 kg of poppy husk, 310 intoxicant pills and ₹3,600 in suspected drug money.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign has reached 88,499 over 605 days, according to the police.
As part of its de-addiction efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 13 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Tuesday.
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