Punjab Police conducts 603 raids on Day 241 of ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, arrests 291
Chandigarh, September 18, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police on Friday conducted 603 raids at identified locations linked to associates of gangsters as part of its ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, with 291 people arrested and 22 weapons recovered.
The campaign, aimed at making Punjab free of gangster activities, was launched by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all districts, in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), have been carrying out targeted operations across the state.
On the 241st day of the campaign, preventive action was also taken against 210 individuals, while 16 proclaimed offenders were arrested.
With Friday’s arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign has reached 71,813.
Punjab Police has also urged citizens to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. Information can be shared anonymously.
Meanwhile, the police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, which entered its 566th day on Friday.
Police teams arrested 71 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 10.3 kg of heroin, 3,628 intoxicant pills and Rs 1,900 in suspected drug money during the day.
The total number of alleged drug smugglers arrested under the campaign has now reached 78,030.
As part of its de-addiction efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 11 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Friday.
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