The Punjab Gangstran Te Vaar campaign under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has intensified further as Punjab Police carried out large-scale enforcement operations across the state. On Day 79 of the drive, authorities conducted 567 raids and arrested 252 accused individuals in a single day, marking one of the biggest coordinated crackdowns so far.
Officials confirmed that under the ongoing Punjab Gangstran Te Vaar, the total number of arrests has now reached 19,894 since the launch of the campaign. The operation is aimed at dismantling organized crime networks and strengthening law and order across Punjab.
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Punjab Gangstran Te Vaar Intensifies Targeted Crackdown on Gang Networks, Illegal Arms and Drug Trafficking Across Punjab
The Punjab Gangstran Te Vaar initiative continues to focus on strict action against criminals involved in gang-related activities, illegal arms, and drug trafficking. Police teams have been working across districts with targeted intelligence-based raids to ensure maximum impact.
Day 79 of Gangstran Te Vaar: Crackdown scales up. 567 raids, 252 arrests in a single day
🔸Under CM @BhagwantMann’s ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, Punjab Police conducted 567 raids and arrested 252 accused, pushing total arrests to 19,894 since launch
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In a parallel action under the “Yudh Nashe Virudh” anti-drug campaign, 129 drug smugglers were also arrested in coordinated raids. Authorities recovered 2.9 kg heroin, 40,507 tablets and capsules, and ₹27,299 in cash during these operations.
Officials stated that the Punjab Gangstran Te Vaar drive is part of the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards crime and drugs, with continuous monitoring and daily enforcement actions being carried out statewide.
With the Punjab Gangstran Te Vaar campaign entering an aggressive phase, Punjab Police has reiterated its commitment to making the state safer by eliminating gang networks and drug supply chains.