Punjab Police intensified its crackdown on organised crime under Gangstran Te Vaar with the third day of Operation Prahaar, delivering a major blow to gangster networks operating from abroad. The 72-hour intelligence-led operation focused on dismantling the logistical, financial and communication support systems of criminals active both within Punjab and from overseas locations.
Operation Prahaar Day 3: Bhagwant Mann cracks down on foreign-based gangster networks
According to official data shared by Punjab Police, a total of 4,871 individuals were rounded up during the state-wide operation, out of which 3,256 were formally arrested. The action also led to the arrest of 80 proclaimed offenders, while 25 individuals were taken into preventive custody to avert potential criminal activities.
Punjab Police said verification of all detained individuals is underway
During the operation, police teams recovered 69 weapons along with large quantities of heroin, opium, intoxicant pills, poppy husk and suspected drug money. The seizures point towards a coordinated effort to choke supply chains linked to narcotics trafficking and illegal arms movement, which officials say are often controlled by foreign-based gang leaders.
Over 2,000 police teams comprising nearly 12,000 personnel were deployed across Punjab to carry out coordinated raids, verification drives and targeted arrests. The operation specifically targeted financial channels, weapon suppliers, logistics handlers and communication links used by gangster syndicates to run their networks remotely.
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Punjab Police said verification of all detained individuals is underway and strict legal action will be initiated against those found involved in criminal activities. Authorities have reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards organised crime and drug syndicates operating in the state.
The police have also urged citizens to actively support the anti-gangster drive through the Anti-Gangster Helpline (93946-93946). Information can be shared anonymously, with rewards of up to ₹10 lakh being offered for inputs leading to the arrest of gangsters.
Punjab Police intensified its crackdown on organised crime under Gangstran Te Vaar with the third day of Operation Prahaar, delivering a major blow to gangster networks operating from abroad. The 72-hour intelligence-led operation focused on dismantling the logistical, financial and communication support systems of criminals active both within Punjab and from overseas locations.
According to official data shared by Punjab Police, a total of 4,871 individuals were rounded up during the state-wide operation, out of which 3,256 were formally arrested. The action also led to the arrest of 80 proclaimed offenders, while 25 individuals were taken into preventive custody to avert potential criminal activities.
During the operation, police teams recovered 69 weapons along with large quantities of heroin, opium, intoxicant pills, poppy husk and suspected drug money. The seizures point towards a coordinated effort to choke supply chains linked to narcotics trafficking and illegal arms movement, which officials say are often controlled by foreign-based gang leaders.
Over 2,000 police teams comprising nearly 12,000 personnel were deployed across Punjab to carry out coordinated raids, verification drives and targeted arrests. The operation specifically targeted financial channels, weapon suppliers, logistics handlers and communication links used by gangster syndicates to run their networks remotely.
Punjab Police said verification of all detained individuals is underway and strict legal action will be initiated against those found involved in criminal activities. Authorities have reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards organised crime and drug syndicates operating in the state.
The police have also urged citizens to actively support the anti-gangster drive through the Anti-Gangster Helpline (93946-93946). Information can be shared anonymously, with rewards of up to ₹10 lakh being offered for inputs leading to the arrest of gangsters.
