Chandigarh, November 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 545 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state on Friday as the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign entered its 290th day. A total of 202 individuals were arrested, five weapons were recovered and preventive action was taken against 168 people.
According to the police, four proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation. With Friday’s arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign has reached 82,889 since its launch on January 20, 2026.
The campaign was launched by Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to make the state free of gangsters. Police teams from all districts are conducting coordinated operations with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab.
People can anonymously share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, on its 615th day. Police arrested 131 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 36.5 kg of heroin, 500 grams of opium, 121 kg of poppy husk, 4,206 intoxicant pills and Rs 17,700 in drug money.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested during the campaign has reached 91,432. Police also said they persuaded 33 people to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Friday.
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