Chandigarh, October 29, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 528 raids at identified locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state on Wednesday as the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign entered its 282nd day. The operation resulted in the arrest of 188 individuals, while preventive action was taken against 153 others.
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.
On Day 282, police arrested 188 individuals, taking the total number of arrests under the campaign to 81,499 since its launch. Teams also took preventive action against 153 individuals and arrested 12 proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation.
Punjab Police urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. The helpline allows people to report information anonymously.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 607th consecutive day. Police arrested 105 drug smugglers and recovered 21.3 kg of heroin, 191 intoxicant pills and Rs 5,650 in drug money from their possession.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign reached 89,130 in 607 days.
As part of its de-addiction efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 18 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Wednesday.
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