CHANDIGARH, July 16: As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign enters its 177th day, Punjab Police on today conducted 600 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state.
According to the information, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav launched the “Gangstran Te Vaar” campaign on January 20, 2026, to eliminate gangster activity and make Punjab a gangster-free state. 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 177, Police teams arrested 333 individuals held with eight weapons, taking the total arrests to 49,603 since the launch of the campaign.
Authorities have also taken preventive action against 240 persons. Police teams have also arrested eight 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.
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