As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, entered its 103rd day, Punjab Police on Sunday conducted 644 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
According to official information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”—a decisive drive to make Punjab a gangster-free state—was launched by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all districts, in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, have been carrying out special operations across the state.
On Day 103, police teams arrested 350 individuals and recovered four weapons, taking the total number of arrests to 26,175 since the launch of the campaign.
In addition, preventive action was taken against 92 persons, while 60 individuals were verified and released after questioning. Police teams also arrested six proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation.
The public can anonymously share information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, as well as tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, police teams continued their anti-drug drive, “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” for the 428th consecutive day. On Sunday, 108 drug smugglers were arrested, and 12.4 kg of heroin, 482 intoxicant tablets/capsules, and Rs 2,250 in drug money were recovered from their possession. With this, the total number of drug smugglers arrested has reached 62,252 in just 428 days.
As part of de-addiction efforts, Punjab Police also persuaded 24 individuals to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Sunday.