Chandigarh, November 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 537 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state on Thursday as the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign entered its 296th day. A total of 204 individuals were arrested, with 11 weapons recovered.
The arrests take the cumulative figure under the campaign to 83,909 since its launch on January 20, 2026, by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav. Police teams also initiated preventive action against 198 individuals and arrested 11 proclaimed offenders during the latest operation.
The campaign is being conducted by police teams across all districts in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF). Citizens can anonymously share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, the anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ entered its 621st day, with police arresting 133 alleged drug smugglers. Recoveries included 6 kg of heroin, 2 kg of opium, 1,933 intoxicant pills and Rs 52,500 in drug money.
The total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign has reached 92,354. As part of its de-addiction efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 27 individuals to undergo treatment and rehabilitation on Thursday.
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