Chandigarh, November 3, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 477 raids across the state on Tuesday as part of the 287th day of its ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, arresting 151 people and recovering five weapons.
Police also took preventive action against 136 individuals and arrested three proclaimed offenders. With Tuesday’s arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign since its launch on January 20, 2026, has reached 82,337.
The campaign, launched by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, is being conducted across all districts in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force to target locations linked to associates of gangsters.
People can anonymously share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, on the 612th day of the anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, police arrested 83 drug smugglers and recovered 2.1 kg of heroin, 10 kg of poppy husk and 325 intoxicant pills. The total number of drug smugglers arrested during the campaign has reached 90,733.
Punjab Police also persuaded 27 people to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Tuesday.
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