Anti-gangster crackdown: Punjab police raids 477 places, arrests 151

On the 287th day of its 'War on Gangsters' campaign launched against the gangster network, Punjab police conducted raids at 477 locations across the state on Tuesday. During this operation, the police arrested 151 accused and recovered five weapons from them.

According to the police, preventive measures were taken against 136 individuals and three proclaimed offenders were also apprehended during this search operation. With this campaign having started on January 20, 2026, the total number of people arrested so far has reached 82,337.

Initiated by Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav, this campaign is being conducted across all districts of the state in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force. Under this action, hideouts belonging to gangsters and their associates are being targeted.

The police stated that the general public can share information confidentially about gangsters, wanted criminals, and suspicious activities on the anti-gangster helpline number 93946-93946.

Meanwhile, on the 612th day of the 'War Against Drugs' campaign, the police arrested 83 drug peddlers. Seizures from them include 2.1 kg of heroin, 10 kg of poppy husk, and 325 intoxicant pills. The total number of drug smugglers nabbed during this campaign has risen to 90,733.

The police also persuaded 27 drug addicts on Tuesday to undergo treatment at de-addiction and rehabilitation centers.

Key developments

• 151 accused arrested and 5 weapons recovered during raids at 477 locations across Punjab.
• Total number of people arrested under the 'War on Gangsters' campaign reached 82,337.
• 83 more peddlers nabbed and heroin, poppy husk, and intoxicant pills seized during anti-drug operation.