Chandigarh, April 17, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 87th day, Punjab Police on Friday conducted 546 raids at the 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 has been conducting special operations across the state.
On Day 87, Police teams arrested 253 individuals held with two weapons, taking the total arrests to 21,905 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 88 persons, whereas, 135 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested three 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 412th day with 93 drug smugglers arrested on Thursday and recovered 4.1 kg heroin, 5 kg ganja, 2 kg poppy husk, 3046 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 11,150 drug money from their possession.
With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 59,304 in just 412 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 49 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
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