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Chandigarh, November 5, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police conducted 484 raids at identified locations linked to gangster associates across the state on Thursday as the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign entered its 289th day.
Launched on January 20, 2026, by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the campaign aims to make Punjab a gangster-free state. Police teams from all districts are carrying out coordinated operations in collaboration with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF).
On Day 289, police arrested 178 individuals and recovered two weapons. With these arrests, the total number of people arrested since the campaign's launch has reached 82,687.
Police teams also took preventive action against 160 individuals and arrested five proclaimed offenders (POs) during Thursday's operation.
The police have appealed to the public to share information about wanted criminals, gangsters and criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946. People can provide information anonymously.