Chandigarh, October 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 539 raids across the state on Sunday as part of the ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, arresting 215 people and recovering eight weapons. Police also took preventive action against 145 individuals and arrested six proclaimed offenders during the operation.
According to the police, the latest action brings the total number of arrests under the campaign to 79,233 since its launch on January 20, 2026. The campaign was initiated by Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to curb gangster-related activities and make the state gangster-free.
Police teams from all districts are conducting coordinated operations with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), targeting identified locations linked to associates of gangsters.
Punjab Police has urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through its Anti-Gangster Helpline, 93946-93946. The helpline allows callers to provide information anonymously.
Meanwhile, the state police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 596th consecutive day. Police arrested 189 alleged drug smugglers and seized 263 grams of heroin, 150 grams of opium, 30 kg of poppy husk, 5,294 intoxicant pills and ₹41,529 in suspected drug proceeds.
With the latest arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign has reached 86,518 in 596 days, according to the police.
As part of its de-addiction efforts, police personnel also persuaded 18 people to seek treatment and rehabilitation on Sunday.
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