Preventive action taken against 181 individuals
Citizens can confidentially report information about gangsters through the Anti-Gangster Helpline: 93946-93946
On Day 603 of ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’, 152 drug smugglers arrested with 11.7 kg of heroin
Chandigarh, October 25: On the 278th day of its ‘Gangsteran Te Vaar’ campaign, Punjab Police conducted raids at 525 identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
Launched on January 20, 2026, by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, the campaign aims to make Punjab a gangster-free state. Police teams across districts are conducting coordinated operations in collaboration with the Anti-Gangster Task Force, Punjab.
On Sunday, police arrested 209 individuals and recovered one weapon. With these arrests, the total number of people arrested since the campaign began has reached 80,667. Preventive action was also taken against 181 individuals, while eight proclaimed offenders were arrested.
Citizens can share confidential information about wanted criminals, gangsters and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’, on its 603rd day. Police arrested 152 drug smugglers and recovered 11.7 kg of heroin, 1,028 intoxicant tablets and ₹5,200 in drug money.
The total number of drug smugglers arrested since the campaign began has reached 88,086. As part of its de-addiction initiative, Punjab Police also persuaded 29 individuals to seek treatment and rehabilitation for substance addiction.
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