Chandigarh, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 587 raids across the state on Wednesday as the anti-gangster campaign ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ entered its 281st day. During the operation, police arrested 235 individuals, recovered five weapons and initiated preventive action against 209 people.
Police teams also arrested nine proclaimed offenders (POs) during the statewide crackdown.
According to Punjab Police, the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign was launched by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, with the objective of making Punjab a gangster-free state. Police teams from all districts, in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), have been conducting special operations at identified and mapped locations linked to gangster associates.
With the latest arrests, the total number of individuals arrested under the campaign has reached 81,311.
Punjab Police has urged the public to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. People can provide information anonymously.
Meanwhile, the state police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 606th consecutive day. On Wednesday, police arrested 147 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 20.2 kg of heroin, 565 intoxicant pills and ₹6,550 in suspected drug money.
With these latest arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested during the 606-day campaign has reached 88,979, according to Punjab Police.
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