{"id":64034,"date":"2026-04-21T19:25:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=64034"},"modified":"2026-04-21T19:25:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:55:18","slug":"firing-incidents-dropped-after-gangstran-te-vaar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/firing-incidents-dropped-after-gangstran-te-vaar\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab witnesses significant decline in gangster-related murders, firing incidents dropped by 69% after launch of &#8216;Gangstran Te Vaar&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News (April 21):<\/span> The success of the Punjab Police-led \u2018Gangstran Te Vaar\u2019 operation is not limited to the number of arrests of notorious individuals and recoveries of drugs. The operation has struck at the core of gangster networks, leading to a significant decline in the crime rate across the state.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5757\" src=\"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dgp-punjab-gaurav-yadav-1-300x210.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dgp-punjab-gaurav-yadav-1-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/dgp-punjab-gaurav-yadav-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The sustained efforts of Punjab Police personnel have resulted in a steep drop in organised crime within three months of the launch of \u2018Gangstran Te Vaar\u2019. The state has recorded a 100% decline in gangster-linked murder cases. From four gangster- linked murders reported in January, the number dropped to zero in March.<\/p>\n<p>Not just murders, the state has also recorded a massive 69 percent decline in gangster-linked firing incidents \u2014 from 29 in the first month of the year to just nine reported till April 20.<\/p>\n<p>Notable cases of extortion have dropped by 10.9%, from 110 reported in January to 98 in March.<\/p>\n<p>With the establishment of a toll-free Anti-Gangster Helpline (*93946-93946*), more citizens are coming forward to report extortion-related calls. \u201cPunjab Police has not only controlled the crime rate in the State, but has also won the trust of its residents with the launch of the \u2018Gangstran Te Vaar\u2019 operation. The records speak volumes about the work done to dismantle crime syndicates. This is just the beginning, as Punjab Police is closing in on these gangsters to ensure their complete elimination,\u201d said DGP Punjab, Gaurav Yadav.<\/p>\n<p>As per the analysis conducted, the total number of extortion cases has declined significantly during the period, with an 11 percent fall in overall extortion cases. The campaign has had a strong impact on visible and violent criminal activities. Its success has been witnessed not only in districts and cities but also in border areas.<\/p>\n<p>The data also indicates a substantial decline in organised crime which was becoming a breeding ground for gangsters to recruit criminals.<\/p>\n<p>On this, DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav stated, \u201cThe \u2018Gangstran Te Vaar\u2019 operation is not limited to targeting high-profile gangsters, but also their networks spread across Punjab. Individuals involved in petty crime were easy targets for gang recruitment. By cracking down on such elements, we have disrupted their operations and reinforced a zero-tolerance policy towards crime in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Punjab E News (April 21): The success of the Punjab Police-led \u2018Gangstran Te Vaar\u2019 operation is not limited to the number of arrests of notorious individuals and recoveries of drugs. The operation has struck at the core of gangster networks, leading to a significant decline in the crime rate across the state. 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