Chandigarh, October 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 446 raids across the state on Thursday as part of its ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, arresting 185 individuals and taking preventive action against 146 others. Police also arrested four proclaimed offenders during the operation.
The campaign, aimed at making Punjab a gangster-free state, was launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all districts have been conducting special operations in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab, targeting identified locations linked to gangster associates.
On Day 275 of the campaign, police arrested 185 individuals and recovered three weapons. With these arrests, the total number of people arrested since the campaign’s launch has reached 80,053.
Punjab Police has urged the public to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. The helpline allows people to provide information anonymously.
Meanwhile, the state police continued its ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ anti-drug campaign on its 600th day, arresting 103 alleged drug smugglers and recovering 10.1 kg of heroin, 518 grams of opium, 40 kg of poppy husk, 1,378 intoxicant pills and ₹7,550 in drug money.
With the latest arrests, the total number of alleged drug smugglers arrested during the 600-day campaign has reached 87,196, according to Punjab Police.
As part of its de-addiction and rehabilitation efforts, police personnel also persuaded 25 people to undergo treatment for substance addiction on Thursday.
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