Chandigarh, July 4, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign enters its 165th day, Punjab Police on Saturday conducted 829 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 165, Police teams arrested 570 individuals held with 15 weapons, taking the total arrests to 43,697 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 258 persons. Police teams have also arrested 15 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 490th day with 58 drug smugglers arrested today and recovered 3.5 kg heroin, 2.3 kg opium, 627 intoxicant pills and Rs 36,900 drug money from their possession.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 71,592 in just 490 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 11 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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