Punjab Police arrest 157 gangsters, seize firearms, and continue anti-drug operations on Day 10 of ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ to ensure law and order.

As part of the decisive campaign ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a gangster-free state, the Punjab Police carried out widespread operations across the state on the 10th day of the drive. Police teams conducted 765 raids at identified locations linked to gangsters and their associates, sending a strong message against organized crime.

The campaign, formally launched on January 20, 2026, is led by DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav. Since its inception, police teams in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab have been executing intelligence-driven operations throughout the state.

On Day 10, authorities checked 576 individuals, resulting in 157 arrests. During these operations, three illegal firearms were recovered. In addition, preventive measures were taken against 160 individuals, while 259 persons were verified and released after questioning.

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DGP Gaurav Yadav emphasized that public participation is crucial to the campaign’s success. Citizens can anonymously report information about wanted criminals, gangsters, or other criminal activities through the Anti-Gangster Helpline (93946-93946). Informants providing credible information that leads to the arrest of gangsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to ₹10 lakh, with complete confidentiality assured.

Simultaneously, the Punjab Police continued its anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, which entered its 334th day. On Thursday alone, police teams apprehended 104 drug traffickers, seizing 43.6 kg heroin, 7 kg opium, 13 kg ganja, 369 intoxicant tablets/capsules, and ₹8,570 in cash. So far, the campaign has led to the arrest of 46,970 drug smugglers, demonstrating the scale and intensity of the initiative.

Alongside enforcement, Punjab Police are also focusing on rehabilitation and de-addiction, motivating 39 individuals on Thursday to undergo treatment.

These twin campaigns against gangsters and drug networks reflect the Punjab Police’s commitment to restoring peace, strengthening law and order, and safeguarding the future of the state’s youth.