CHANDIGARH-As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 97th day, Punjab Police on Monday conducted 486 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 97, Police teams arrested 240 individuals held with six weapons, taking the total arrests to 24, 520 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 56 persons, whereas, 51 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested six 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 422nd day with 132 drug smugglers arrested on Monday and recovered 4.1 kg heroin, 23 kg poppy husk, 704 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 38000 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 61, 103 in just 422 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 28 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.