Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 44th day, Punjab Police on Thursday conducted 511 raids at the at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
As per the information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”— a decisive war to make Punjab a gangster-free state was launched by the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all the districts in coordination with Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab has been conducting special operations across the state.
On Day 44, Police teams arrested 207 individuals and recovered two weapons from their possession, taking the total arrests to 12,919 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 100 persons, whereas, 138 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested five proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation.
People can anonymously report information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, and also share tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Police teams have continued its drive against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” for 369th day with 73 drug smugglers arrested on Thursday and recovered 545 grams heroin, 10 kg poppy husk, 1515 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 3220 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 52,280 in just 369 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 15 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.