Punjab | Chandigarh
Punjab Police on Saturday conducted raids at 527 identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state on the 277th day of its anti-gangster campaign, ‘Gangsteran Te Vaar’.
The 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 are conducting coordinated operations in collaboration with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), Punjab.
On the 277th day of the campaign, police arrested 223 individuals, taking the total number of arrests since its launch to 80,458. Preventive action was also initiated against 175 individuals, while two proclaimed offenders were arrested during the operation.
Punjab Police has urged the public to share confidential information about wanted criminals, gangsters and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
113 Drug Smugglers Arrested Under Anti-Drug Campaign
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 602nd consecutive day. During the statewide operation, police arrested 113 drug smugglers and recovered 358 grams of heroin, 1,920 intoxicant tablets and ₹3,160 in drug money.
With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers arrested since the campaign began has reached 87,600.
As part of its efforts to combat drug abuse and encourage rehabilitation, Punjab Police also persuaded 13 individuals to give up drugs and seek de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Saturday.
The twin campaigns are aimed at tightening action against organised crime and drug trafficking while encouraging public participation and supporting the rehabilitation of individuals struggling with substance abuse.
