Chandigarh, September 16, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 570 raids across the state on Wednesday as the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign entered its 239th day, resulting in the arrest of 303 individuals and the recovery of three weapons.
The raids were carried out at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters, with police teams from all districts coordinating with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab.
The campaign was launched by Punjab Police chief DGP Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, with the objective of making Punjab free from gangster-related activities. Special operations have been conducted across the state since its launch.
With the latest arrests, the total number of individuals arrested under the campaign has reached 71,257.
Police teams also took preventive action against 226 individuals and arrested 13 Proclaimed Offenders (POs) during the day’s operations.
Punjab Police has urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters, crime and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline, 93946-93946. Information can be shared anonymously.
Meanwhile, the police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, which entered its 564th day.
On Wednesday, police arrested 63 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 27.2 kg of heroin, 10 kg of poppy husk, 81 intoxicant pills and ₹8,500 in drug money from their possession.
The cumulative number of drug smugglers arrested during the 564-day campaign has now reached 77,922, according to the Punjab Police.
As part of its de-addiction efforts, the police also persuaded eight individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Wednesday.
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