Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Punjab Police on Saturday conducted 580 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state as part of its ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, which entered its 298th day.
According to official information, a total of 215 individuals were arrested during the operation, with four weapons recovered from their possession. With these arrests, the total number of people arrested under the campaign has reached 84,287 since its launch.
The police also initiated preventive action against 211 individuals and arrested nine proclaimed offenders (POs) during the statewide operation.
The ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign was launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026, with the objective of making Punjab a gangster-free state. Police teams from all districts, in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), have been conducting special operations against gangster networks and their associates.
The police have also urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and criminal activities anonymously through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, on its 623rd day. During the drive, 120 drug smugglers were arrested, and 1.9 kg of heroin, 569 grams of opium, 351 intoxicant pills and ₹64,600 in drug money were recovered.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested under the campaign has reached 92,757 in 623 days.
As part of its de-addiction initiative, police teams also persuaded 19 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Saturday.
