Punjab News: Police action against gangsters and drug smugglers is continuing in Punjab. Punjab Police has taken major action under two special operations being run to make the state free from crime and drugs. On the 296th day of 'Gangster Te War' campaign, police raided 537 places across the state. During this period 204 people were arrested. At the same time, on the 621st day of the 'War Against Drugs' campaign, 133 drug smugglers were arrested.
Raid on 537 locations of gangsters' associates
Punjab Police raided 537 locations identified and marked as associates of gangsters in different districts of the state under the 'Gangster Te War' campaign. Police teams from all the districts along with Anti-Gangster Task Force Punjab participated in this special action.
Police arrested 204 people along with 11 weapons during the raid. Besides this, precautionary action was also taken against 198 persons. Police also arrested 11 fugitive criminals during the operation. With this action, the total number of people arrested so far under the 'Gangster Te War' campaign started on January 20, 2026 has increased to 83,909.
Helpline number issued to give secret information
Punjab Police has also appealed to the common people to cooperate in action against gangsters and criminals. According to the police, people can anonymously give information related to wanted criminals, gangsters and their criminal activities. For this, 'Anti-Gangster Helpline' number 93946-93946 has been issued. The information given through this number can be used by the police to reach criminals and stop criminal activities.
Big action against drug smugglers also
Along with action against gangsters, Punjab Police also cracked down on drug trade. On the 621st day of 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' campaign, 133 drug smugglers were arrested across the state. Police recovered 6 kg heroin, 2 kg opium, 1,933 intoxicating pills and drug money worth Rs 52,500 from the possession of the accused.
After this action, the total number of drug smugglers arrested so far under the campaign has increased to 92,354. Punjab Police says that the campaign against drugs will continue and action will be taken against those involved in the drug trade.
Motivated 27 people to quit drug addiction
The police are not limited to only arresting drug smugglers, but are also making efforts to connect the people affected by drug addiction with treatment and rehabilitation. In this series, police teams today motivated 27 people to give up drug addiction and get treatment in rehabilitation centers.
Both these operations of Punjab Police are being conducted with the aim of curbing gangster activities, drug trafficking and related crimes in the state. Along with police action, participation of common people and rehabilitation of drug affected persons is also an important part of this campaign.