Chandigarh: Punjab has made history by becoming the first Indian state to establish a Drone Surveillance System in Punjab entirely at its own expense. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann shared key updates during a press conference regarding ongoing anti-gangster operations and the state’s enhanced security measures.
The Chief Minister revealed that the Gangster Prevention Task Force (GPTF) has made significant strides in maintaining law and order:
- 2,858 gangsters have been arrested so far.
- 1,105 gangster gangs have been dismantled.
- 2,267 illegal weapons have been seized.
- 655 vehicles involved in criminal activities have been confiscated.
- At the state border, 1,472 drone activities were monitored, and 806 drones were intercepted.
“The implementation of the Drone Surveillance System in Punjab is a major step toward strengthening our borders and monitoring illegal activities in real time,” Mann said. “This system not only helps track gangsters and their operations but also enhances the overall safety and security of our citizens.”
ਆਪਣੇ ਖ਼ਰਚ ‘ਤੇ ਐਂਟੀ ਡਰੋਨ ਸਿਸਟਮ ਲਾਉਣ ਵਾਲ਼ਾ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਪਹਿਲਾ ਸੂਬਾ !
ਪ੍ਰੈੱਸ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ‘ਚ CM @BhagwantMann ਨੇ ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰਾਂ ਖ਼ਿਲਾਫ਼ ਕਾਰਵਾਈਆਂ ਦੇ ਸਾਂਝੇ ਕੀਤੇ ਅੰਕੜੇ
👉 ਐਂਟੀ ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ ਟਾਸਕ ਫੋਰਸ ਨੇ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ ਫੜ੍ਹੇ 2858 ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ
👉 1105 ਗੈਂਗਸਟਰ ਗਿਰੋਹਾਂ ਦਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਪਰਦਾਫਾਸ਼
👉 2267 ਹਥਿਆਰ ਕੀਤੇ ਗਏ ਬਰਾਮਦ
👉… pic.twitter.com/hzfBftT0mT— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) March 21, 2026
Officials highlighted that the Drone Surveillance System in Punjab allows seamless monitoring of both urban and rural areas, ensuring timely action against criminal elements. With advanced technology integrated into law enforcement, Punjab sets a benchmark for other states to modernize their crime prevention strategies.
Drone Surveillance System in Punjab Strengthens Security and Prevents Illegal Activities
By successfully deploying the Drone Surveillance System in Punjab, the state government aims to curb the smuggling of weapons, illegal drones, and other criminal activities. This initiative reflects Punjab’s commitment to public safety and technological innovation in governance.
Chief Minister Mann concluded, “Our focus remains on ensuring the safety of every citizen. The Drone Surveillance System in Punjab is a testament to our proactive approach and zero-tolerance policy toward organized crime.”