{"id":58838,"date":"2026-01-20T17:09:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=58838"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:09:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:39:43","slug":"zero-tolerance-against-gangsterism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/zero-tolerance-against-gangsterism\/","title":{"rendered":"AAP Launches Punjab\u2019s Biggest \u201cWar on Gangsters\u201d After Crushing Drug Networks: Neel Garg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Zero Tolerance Against Gangsterism: 2,000 Police Teams, 12,000 Cops, Dedicated Helpline 93946-93946*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News:<\/span> Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab spokesperson Neel Garg on Tuesday lauded the launch of Punjab\u2019s biggest-ever crackdown against organised crime, calling it a full-scale \u201cWar on Gangsters\u201d, after the massive success of the government\u2019s \u201cYudh Nashian Virudh\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing a press conference along with AAP leader Butta Singh Bairagi at the party office, Neel Garg said that 325 days ago, on March 1, 2025, Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government had launched a decisive war against drugs. \u201cIn these 325 days, nearly 32 thousand FIRs have been registered, thousands of drug smugglers arrested, huge quantities of drugs and drug money seized, and Punjab today has the highest conviction rate in the country, around 86%,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Garg said the drug supply chain has been \u201cbroken ruthlessly\u201d, and credited Punjab Police and the people of Punjab for the success. \u201cThis campaign proved one thing very clearly, if a government is honest and its intentions are clean, people stand with it and success is guaranteed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Turning to the next major challenge, Garg said gangsterism is not a new disease, but one that flourished under previous governments. \u201cThe same governments that gave protection, power, security and even political tickets to gangsters are responsible for spreading this menace,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Neel Garg announced that the Mann government has now launched India\u2019s biggest-ever operation against gangsters. \u201cFor the first time in history, 2,000 police teams with over 12,000 personnel are conducting continuous search and chase operations across Punjab. This shows our zero-tolerance policy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not a political fight. This is a fight for Punjab\u2019s future,\u201d Garg asserted. \u201cJust like \u2018Yudh Nashian Virudh\u2019 gave Punjab new hope, Yudh Gangsters Virudh will give people a new sense of security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He made it clear that there will be no mercy and no protection for gangsters. \u201cThat era is over when gangsters were patronised. Today, the message is clear, drop weapons, leave Punjab, or go to jail,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Garg revealed that around 60 gangsters operating from abroad have already been mapped, their local networks identified, and strict legal action will follow. \u201cWhether a gangster is in Punjab, anywhere in India, or sitting abroad, he will not be spared. Those funding or supporting them will face the same fate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Garg appealed to misguided youth to return to the mainstream. \u201cIf any youth wants to leave this path and come back to society, they are welcome,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Calling for public support, Garg urged people to share information on the dedicated helpline 93946-93946. \u201cInformation will go directly to the Anti-Gangster Task Force, will be kept completely confidential, and strict action will follow after verification,\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a swipe at opposition parties, Garg said, \u201cThose who shout daily about law and order should first look at the situation in states run by their own governments. Instead of creating hurdles, they should learn from Punjab\u2019s model and support this fight.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zero Tolerance Against Gangsterism: 2,000 Police Teams, 12,000 Cops, Dedicated Helpline 93946-93946* Punjab E News: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab spokesperson Neel Garg on Tuesday lauded the launch of Punjab\u2019s biggest-ever crackdown against organised crime, calling it a full-scale \u201cWar on Gangsters\u201d, after the massive success of the government\u2019s \u201cYudh Nashian Virudh\u201d campaign. 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