Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Punjab Police conducted 484 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state on Thursday as part of its ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, which entered its 289th day.
According to official information, 178 individuals were arrested during the operation, with two weapons recovered. With these arrests, the total number of people arrested since the launch of the campaign has reached 82,687.
Additionally, preventive action was initiated against 160 individuals, while five proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested.
The campaign, aimed at making Punjab a gangster-free state, 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 special operations against gangsters and their associates.
Punjab Police has also urged people to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities anonymously through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
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