Bhagwant Mann: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s campaign against organised crime is gaining pace with Punjab Police continuing its search operations against gangsters across the state.
Punjab Police Launches ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ Campaign
There were the last number of raids on the 297th day of the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, which was started on 20 January 2026 by the Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav. The campaign is being conducted by district police teams in conjunction with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF). Police have launched raids on selected targeted locations related to wanted gangsters and their accomplices in order to destabilise the criminals’ stronghold in Punjab.Police records show that over 84,072 people have been caught on the wrong side of the law since the campaign started.
84,072 Arrests Logged Since Campaign Began
The new raid comes on top of Punjab Police’s massive crackdown over the past few months. Besides detention, the drive involves recovery of illegal firearms, detention of accomplices, and preventive action against potential culprits.There are attempts to enhance coordination between district-based teams and the specialisedunits in order to combat organized crime more effectively.
Police urge citizens to share information
The Punjab Police had also appealed to the residents to cooperate with the police by sharing any information about wanted criminals, gangsters and suspicious activities.The public can make anonymous calls, giving relevant information on any gangster through this helpline, in an effort to assist law enforcement agencies.
Bhagwant Mann’s government is in a safer Punjab
Bhagwant Mann: The ongoing anti-gangster drive the Bhagwant Mann government has stepped up indicates its seriousness on maintaining law and order and combating the mafia. Coordinated raids, arrests and crackdowns based on intelligence inputs, the state police is trying to strike at the root of organized crime in Punjab.The ultimate test for the campaign will be whether or not it results in a concerted effort to diminish gangster-related violence, extortion, and other forms of organised crime.525 raids conducted during the most recent wave show that the crackdown continues to be an active priority of the Punjab government, and additional raids are likely to follow as the campaign continues.
