Chandigarh, July 8, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign enters its 169th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted 705 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 169, Police teams arrested 423 individuals held with one weapon, taking the total arrests to 45,686 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 374 persons. Police teams have also arrested nine 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 494th day with 85 drug smugglers arrested today and recovered 1.3 kg heroin, 790 grams opium, 1.7 kg poppy husk, 677 intoxicant pills and Rs 1800 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 72,519 in just 494 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 24 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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