Chandigarh, October 31, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 475 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state on Saturday, arresting 152 people as part of the ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign.
The operation, which entered its 284th day, also saw preventive action against 158 individuals and the arrest of three proclaimed offenders (POs).
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. Police teams from all districts have been conducting coordinated operations with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF).
With Saturday’s arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign has reached 81,837.
Police have urged people 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, the state police continued their anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, which entered its 609th day.
On Saturday, police arrested 139 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 10 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 680 intoxicant pills and Rs 13,400 in drug money.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested during the 609-day campaign has reached 89,774.
As part of its de-addiction initiative, Punjab Police also persuaded 39 people to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Saturday.
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