Chandigarh, September 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 648 raids across the state on Monday as part of its ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, arresting 305 individuals and taking preventive action against 192 others on the 251st day of the drive aimed at making Punjab a gangster-free state.
According to official information, the police also arrested three proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation and recovered two weapons. With these arrests, the total number of individuals arrested under the campaign has reached 74,485 since its launch.
The ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign was launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all districts, in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), have been conducting coordinated operations at identified and mapped locations linked to gangster associates across Punjab.
Punjab Police has also urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities through its Anti-Gangster Helpline, 93946-93946. The helpline allows citizens to provide information anonymously.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, which entered its 576th day on Monday.
During the day’s operation, police arrested 122 alleged drug smugglers and recovered 17 kg of heroin, 403 intoxicant pills and Rs 4,320 in drug money.
With these latest arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ has reached 80,589 in 576 days, according to the police.
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