Punjab News: Punjab Police has taken major action across the state as part of its ongoing operations against gangsters and drug smugglers. On the 213th day of 'Gangsteran Te War' campaign, police arrested associates of gangsters. Raids on 648 identified locations of. During this period, 424 people were arrested and seven weapons were recovered. Along with this, 12 absconding criminals have also been caught.
'Gangster Te War' campaign running from January 20
'Gangster Te War' campaign launched with the aim of making Punjab gangster free 20 January 2026 This was done by DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav. Police teams from all the districts are continuously carrying out special operations in coordination with Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab.
According to the police, the total number of people arrested since the beginning of the campaign after the action took place on the 213th day. 63,065 Has occurred.
Precautionary action against 226 people
During the raid the police Precautionary action against 226 people Also did. Apart from this, 12 criminals who were absconding in different cases were arrested.
The police have also appealed to the common people to cooperate in taking action against gangsters and criminals. People get information about wanted criminals, gangsters and other criminal activities. Anti-Gangster Helpline 93946-93946 But can give secretly.
52 smugglers arrested in anti-drug campaign
Along with gangsters, Punjab Police has also continued action against drug smugglers. 'War against drugs' campaign 52 drug smugglers arrested on 538th day to be done.
According to the police, from the possession of the accused 6.2 kg heroin, 50 grams opium, 150 intoxicating pills and drug money worth Rs 4,900 Has been recovered.
More than 76 thousand drug smugglers arrested in 538 days
According to the police, the number of drug smugglers arrested in 538 days of the 'Yudh Nasheyan Viruddh' campaign has increased. 76,253 Has occurred. Along with taking action against drug supply, the police is also trying to connect people suffering from drug addiction with rehabilitation.
In this series, nine people were killed during the operation. De-addiction and rehabilitation treatment Prepared for. Punjab Police says that action against gangster network and drug smuggling is continuing across the state.