Chandigarh, June 19, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign enters its 150th day, Punjab Police on Friday conducted 558 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
As per the information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”— a decisive war to make Punjab a gangster-free state was launched by the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all the districts in coordination with Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab have been conducting special operations across the state.
On Day 150, Police teams arrested 300 individuals held with one weapon, taking the total arrests to 38,390 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 118 persons, whereas, one person was verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested eight Proclaimed Offenders (POs) during the operation.
People can anonymously report information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, and also share tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Police teams have continued its drive against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” for 475th day with 57 drug smugglers arrested today and recovered 97 grams heroin, 2 kg poppy husk, 276 intoxicant pills and Rs 1.03 lakh drug money from their possession.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 68,981 in just 475 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced seven persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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