The Punjab government has launched a major statewide crackdown against organised crime under ‘Operation Prahaar’, marking a decisive offensive against gangsters and their support networks. The operation has been initiated under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with the aim of restoring law and order and ensuring public safety across the state.
Bhagwant Mann Launches ‘Operation Prahaar’ to Crack Down
As part of the operation, more than 12,000 police personnel have been deployed across Punjab, operating through nearly 2,000 police teams. These teams have been tasked with conducting coordinated searches, raids, surveillance operations, and intelligence-based actions to dismantle gangster networks at every level.
The Punjab Police have been directed to take strict action not only against gangsters operating within the state but also against those controlling criminal activities from outside Punjab or even from abroad. Authorities have made it clear that geographical boundaries will not shield criminals, and action will be taken wherever necessary to neutralise threats.
Focus on Network Disruption and Youth Rehabilitation
Operation Prahaar is focused on breaking the entire ecosystem that enables organised crime, including financiers, weapon suppliers, extortion rackets, and local operatives. The government has emphasised that the campaign is not limited to arrests alone but aims at permanently dismantling criminal structures.
At the same time, the Mann government has appealed to misguided youth to abandon the path of crime and return to the mainstream. The administration has reiterated its commitment to providing opportunities in education, skill development, and employment to prevent young people from falling into criminal networks.
Government’s Commitment to Law and Order
The Punjab government has stated that maintaining peace and security remains a top priority. Operation Prahaar is being seen as one of the most extensive anti-gangster drives undertaken in the state in recent years, reflecting the government’s zero-tolerance approach towards organised crime.
