{"id":60072,"date":"2026-02-09T22:09:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=60072"},"modified":"2026-02-09T22:09:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:39:46","slug":"operation-prahar-2-0-jalandhar-rural-police-takes-strong-and-decisive-action-against-gangsters-and-criminal-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/operation-prahar-2-0-jalandhar-rural-police-takes-strong-and-decisive-action-against-gangsters-and-criminal-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Prahar 2.0: Jalandhar Rural Police Takes Strong and Decisive Action Against Gangsters and Criminal Elements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Jalandhar News:<\/span> In compliance with the directions of the Punjab Government and the Hon\u2019ble Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Jalandhar Rural Police has further intensified the special drive \u201cOperation Prahar\u201d against gangsters, their associates, shelter providers, and other criminal elements, with the launch of \u201cOperation Prahar 2.0\u201d today.<\/p>\n<p>Under the leadership and guidance of Shri G. Nageshwar Rao, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Provisioning), and S. Harvinder Singh Virk, PPS, Senior Superintendent of Police, Jalandhar Rural, large-scale and coordinated action is being undertaken across the district. Continuous raids, surprise checks, and intensive surveillance are being carried out at all sub-division and police station levels through the deployment of multiple police teams, under the close supervision of gazetted officers.<\/p>\n<p>The Senior Superintendent of Police, Jalandhar Rural, informed that on 09 February 2026, as part of Operation Prahar 2.0, a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) was conducted across Jalandhar Rural district. During the operation, 131 raids were carried out by cordoning off identified suspicious locations.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">As a result of the operation:<\/span><br \/>\n\u2022 26 wanted criminals were arrested<br \/>\n\u2022 04 proclaimed offenders were arrested<br \/>\n\u2022 Preventive detention was carried out against 12 wanted criminals<br \/>\n\u2022 36 persons were interrogated and verified<br \/>\n\u2022 02 FIRs were registered<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">During the operation, police recovered:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 03 illegal pistols<br \/>\n\u2022 14 live cartridges<br \/>\n\u2022 01 motorcycle<br \/>\n\u2022 115 tablets<\/p>\n<p>The SSP further stated that 02 associates from the previously identified list were detained and verified, and 06 preventive actions were taken during the course of the operation.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Overall, during the operation:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Total wanted criminals and proclaimed offenders arrested: 30<br \/>\n\u2022 Total persons interrogated\/verified: 36<br \/>\n\u2022 Total persons proceeded against (arrested + interrogated\/verified): 66<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the CASO, Night Domination operations are continuing across the district. Police patrolling during night hours has been intensified, and special nakas and blockades have been established at strategic points. Vehicles and individuals are being subjected to thorough checking to ensure public safety and effective crime prevention.<\/p>\n<p>The SSP also informed that 112 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) are deployed across Jalandhar Rural district for 24\u00d77 patrolling and emergency response. Citizens facing any emergency are advised to dial 112, where immediate police assistance will be ensured.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Outcome of Previous Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The SSP further informed that during the earlier phases of Operation Prahar (20.01.2026 to 22.01.2026) and \u201cWar on Gangsters\u201d (23.01.2026 to 07.02.2026), Jalandhar Rural Police conducted raids at 780 locations across the district. During these operations, 244 criminals were arrested, including 04 Associate \u2018A\u2019, 05 Associate \u2018B\u2019, and 235 other unlisted criminals. Preventive detention was taken against 40 persons, 325 unlisted persons were verified, and 08 proclaimed offenders were arrested, reflecting a sustained and focused crackdown on organized crime and criminal networks.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Jalandhar Rural, assured the general public that the identity of individuals providing information related to gangsters, drugs, extortion, threats, or any other criminal activity will be kept strictly confidential, and their safety will be fully ensured. Every credible input received by the police will be acted upon promptly, lawfully, and decisively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jalandhar News: In compliance with the directions of the Punjab Government and the Hon\u2019ble Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Jalandhar Rural Police has further intensified the special drive \u201cOperation Prahar\u201d against gangsters, their associates, shelter providers, and other criminal elements, with the launch of \u201cOperation Prahar 2.0\u201d today. 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