CHANDIGARH: As part of ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police on Friday conducted simultaneous raids at premises of anti-social elements and persons involved in crimes. The raids were carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.
Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that the day-long operation was conducted across the state in a synchronised manner and all the CPs/SSPs were asked to depute at least one police party per police station, under Sub-Inspector (SI) rank officers to check the whereabouts of these persons.
He said that as many as 450 Police parties, involving over 3000 police personnel, have conducted raids at premises of at least 4171 persons, who have a criminal record.
The Special DGP said that the purpose to carry out this operation was to know the whereabouts of such persons, besides, ensuring that they have returned to the mainstream lifestyle.
He said that the Police teams have also questioned family members of persons involved in crimes and checked bank transactions from abroad, and western union and property details. Police teams have also checked the vehicles stationed at their premises and verified their registration numbers using VAHAN mobile app, he added.
Meanwhile, such exercises help the Police to keep vigil around the anti-social elements, while instilling sense of security among common people.