Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said it has intensified its statewide crackdown against gangster networks under the ongoing campaign ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, conducting hundreds of raids and detaining over 200 individuals in a single day of operations.
According to the police, Day 112 of the campaign witnessed coordinated action by Punjab Police and the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) at multiple identified locations across the state.
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Officials said a total of 516 raids were carried out during the operation, leading to the detention of 213 individuals. Police teams also apprehended 11 proclaimed offenders and recovered two weapons during the drive.
Punjab Police stated that the total number of arrests under the anti-gangster campaign has now reached 28,551 since the launch of the operation.
In a statement shared on social media, the police reiterated their commitment to dismantling organised criminal networks and ensuring public safety across the state.
The department has also urged citizens to share information related to gangster activities through its anonymous Anti-Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.
Bhagwant Mann has repeatedly asserted the state government’s commitment to tackling organised crime and restoring law and order in Punjab.
Bhagwant Mann: Statewide coordinated action
Police officials said the raids were conducted simultaneously in several districts as part of a coordinated enforcement strategy aimed at identifying active gang members, their associates and logistical support systems. Teams reportedly checked suspicious premises, monitored movement of history-sheeters and gathered intelligence inputs during the operation.
Authorities said the crackdown is focused not only on arresting wanted criminals but also on breaking financial and communication networks linked to organised gangs operating in the state. Senior officers have been directed to maintain strict surveillance in sensitive areas and continue follow-up operations.
Focus on public safety and intelligence gathering
Punjab Police said public cooperation remains crucial in the fight against organised crime and anti-social elements. Citizens have been encouraged to provide information anonymously through the dedicated helpline to help police trace criminal activities and prevent incidents related to extortion, illegal weapons and gang rivalry.
