Chandigarh, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 468 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state on Friday, arresting 181 people as part of the ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign. Police also seized seven weapons, took preventive action against 145 individuals and arrested six proclaimed offenders.
According to official information, the campaign entered its 276th day on October 23. Launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, the initiative aims to make Punjab free of gangster-related crime.
Police teams from all districts have been carrying out coordinated operations in collaboration with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab, targeting identified locations associated with gangster networks.
With the latest arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign has reached 80,234, police said.
Punjab Police has urged the public to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through its Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. The helpline allows people to provide information anonymously.
111 Drug Smugglers Arrested on Day 601 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, on its 601st day, arresting 111 alleged drug smugglers on Friday.
Police recovered 251 grams of heroin, 2,111 intoxicant pills and Rs. 2,950 in suspected drug proceeds during the operation.
With these latest arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign has risen to 87,391 over 601 days, according to the police.
As part of its de-addiction and rehabilitation efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 12 individuals to undergo treatment on Friday.
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