Punjab E News (April 18): As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 88th day, Punjab Police on Saturday conducted 639 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 88, Police teams arrested 239 individuals held with four weapons, taking the total arrests to 22,144 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 116 persons, whereas, 116 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 413th day with 89 drug smugglers arrested on Saturday and recovered 74.5 kg heroin, 3299 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 13,080 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 59,476 in just 413 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 28 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.
