Chandigarh, September 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 528 raids across the state on Tuesday as part of the ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign against gangster networks, resulting in the arrest of 236 individuals and the recovery of six weapons.
The statewide operation, which entered its 245th day, targeted identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters. Police teams from all districts carried out the raids in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab.
According to the Punjab Police, the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign was launched by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, with the stated objective of making Punjab free from gangster-related activities.
With Tuesday’s arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign has reached 72,881.
Police teams also initiated preventive action against 168 individuals during the operation and arrested four proclaimed offenders (POs).
The police have urged the public to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters, crime and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. Information can be provided anonymously.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, which entered its 570th day. Police arrested 116 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 176 grams of heroin, 210 kg of ganja, 393 intoxicant pills and ₹3,200 in drug money from their possession.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested during the 570-day campaign has risen to 79,227.
As part of its de-addiction efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 12 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Tuesday.
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