As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, entered its 62nd day on Monday, the Punjab Police conducted 447 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
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As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, entered its 62nd day on Monday, the Punjab Police conducted 447 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
According to official information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”—a decisive war to make Punjab a gangster-free state—was launched by 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 carrying out sustained operations across the state.
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On Day 62 of the campaign, police teams arrested 186 individuals, taking the total number of arrests to 16,497 since the launch of the drive.
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In addition, preventive action was taken against 52 persons, while 74 individuals were verified and released after questioning. Police teams also arrested three proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation.
The public has been encouraged to share information related to wanted criminals and gangsters anonymously through the Anti-Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946, including tips on crime and criminal activities.
Meanwhile, police teams have continued their anti-drug drive, “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” on its 387th day. On Monday, 102 drug smugglers were arrested, and 6.2 kg of heroin, 10 kg of poppy husk, 2,162 intoxicant tablets/capsules, and ₹17,113 in drug money were recovered from their possession.
With this, the total number of drug smugglers arrested has reached 55,152 in just 387 days. As part of its de-addiction initiative, the Punjab Police also persuaded 23 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on the day.
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