The Bhagwant Mann, in coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), has intensified its statewide crackdown on gangster networks, conducting 604 targeted raids at identified locations across the state.
Bhagwant Mann Conducts 604 Raids in Statewide Gangster Crackdown
According to the Punjab Police, the latest operation resulted in the arrest of 358 individuals, including eight proclaimed offenders. Law enforcement teams also recovered four weapons during the raids.
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The operation was carried out as part of the ongoing ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, aimed at dismantling organised gangster networks and disrupting criminal activities across Punjab.
With the latest arrests, the total number of people arrested since the launch of the campaign has reached 64,930, according to the police.
The raids resulted in the arrest of 358 individuals, marking another major step in the police campaign against gangster-related activities. Among those apprehended were eight proclaimed offenders, who had been declared wanted by the authorities.
Police teams also recovered four weapons during the operation. The recoveries are expected to form part of the ongoing investigation into the activities and links of suspected members of criminal networks.
The latest action has taken the overall number of arrests made under the campaign to 64,930 since its launch. The figure highlights the scale of the sustained crackdown being carried out by Punjab Police and the AGTF against gangster networks across the state.
The campaign involves targeted enforcement based on information gathered and locations identified by law enforcement agencies. By conducting coordinated raids across different areas, authorities are seeking to identify suspects, apprehend wanted individuals and disrupt networks involved in organised criminal activities.
The Punjab Police has maintained that the campaign is aimed at creating a safer environment for residents and taking firm action against criminal elements. The continued operations also underline the force’s focus on preventing gangster networks from expanding their influence.
The Punjab Police said the coordinated campaign will continue as part of its efforts to strengthen public safety and take action against individuals linked to gangster networks.
The police have also appealed to citizens to share information about criminal activities. Information can be provided anonymously through the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946.
