Chandigarh, October 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As Punjab Police’s ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign entered its 283rd day, police teams conducted 514 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state on Friday.
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 carrying out special operations in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab.
On Day 283, police arrested 186 individuals and recovered seven weapons, taking the total number of arrests since the campaign’s launch to 81,685.
Preventive action was also taken against 187 individuals, while two proclaimed offenders (POs) were arrested during the operation.
The public can anonymously share information about wanted criminals and gangsters, as well as provide tips concerning crime and criminal activities, through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 608th consecutive day. Police arrested 106 alleged drug smugglers on Friday and recovered 440 grams of heroin, 400 grams of opium, 108 intoxicant pills and ₹22,900 in drug money from their possession.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign reached 89,561 in 608 days.
As part of its de-addiction initiative, Punjab Police also persuaded 26 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Friday.
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