Chandigarh, October 2, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 617 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state on Friday, arresting 303 people as part of the ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, which entered its 255th day.
The statewide operation was carried out by district police teams in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab. The campaign was launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, with the stated objective of making the state free of gangster-related crime.
According to police, one weapon was also recovered during Friday’s operation. The total number of arrests under the campaign has now reached 75,535.
In addition to the arrests, preventive action was taken against 190 individuals, while seven proclaimed offenders (POs) were also apprehended during the operation.
Punjab Police has urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. The helpline allows individuals to provide information anonymously.
Meanwhile, the police continued their anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, which entered its 580th day on Friday.
During the day’s operations, 106 alleged drug smugglers were arrested. Police also recovered 500 grams of heroin, 587 grams of opium, 16 kg of poppy husk, 272 intoxicant pills and Rs 46,000 in drug money.
With Friday’s arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign has reached 81,333 in 580 days, according to the police.
As part of its de-addiction and rehabilitation efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 17 individuals to undergo treatment for substance addiction on Friday.
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