Day 130 of Ganstran Te Vaar: Punjab Police conducts 513 raids, 235 held
Police teams also takes preventive action against 64 individuals, 16 were released after verification
People can anonymously report Gangster related information via anti-gangster helpline number 93946-93946
38 drug smugglers held on day 455 of Yudh Nashian Virudh
Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, May 30, 2026: As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign enters its 130th day, Punjab Police on Saturday conducted 513 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
As per the information, the “Gangstran Te Vaar”— a decisive war to make Punjab a gangster-free state was launched by the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on January 20, 2026. Police teams from all the districts in coordination with Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab have been conducting special operations across the state.
On Day 130, Police teams arrested 235 individuals held with one weapon, taking the total arrests to 32,788 since the launch of the campaign.
Apart from this, preventive action has been taken against 64 persons, whereas, 16 persons were verified and released after questioning. Police teams have also arrested two Proclaimed Offenders (POs) during the operation.
People can anonymously report information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, and also share tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.
Meanwhile, Police teams have continued its drive against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” for 455th day with 38 drug smugglers arrested today and recovered 112 grams heroin, 61 kg poppy husk, 60 intoxicant pills and Rs 3060 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 65,824 in just 455 days. As part of De-addiction, the Punjab Police has convinced 15 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.