Chandigarh: As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, entered its 33rd day, the Punjab Police on Sunday conducted 647 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
According to official information, the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’—a special 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), have been carrying out special operations across the state.
On Day 33 of the अभियान, police teams arrested 245 individuals and recovered four weapons from their possession, taking the total number of arrests since the launch of the campaign to 10,874. In addition, preventive action was taken against 100 persons, while 142 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams also arrested nine proclaimed offenders (POs) during the operation.
The Punjab Police reiterated that people can anonymously share information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, as well as tips on crime and criminal activities, through the Anti-Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, the police also continued their drive against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, for the 358th day. On Sunday, 91 drug smugglers were arrested and 1.9 kg heroin, 200 grams opium, 1,012 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 5,870 as drug money were recovered from their possession. With this, the total number of drug smugglers arrested in 358 days has reached 50,811.
As part of the de-addiction initiative, the Punjab Police also persuaded 39 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment on Sunday.
