Bhagwant Mann: The Punjab Police on October 26, 2026, carried out yet another search operation against suspected gangster network spreading across the state. The police carried out 543 raids in the state and several places under the Gangstran Te Vaar campaign. The police said 231 accused have been taken into custody during the raids, official police statement.
Punjab Police Raids 543 Times All Over the State
The new action consisted of searches of identified locations connected to the suspected gangsters and their close associates. Punjab Police during raids used the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) along with district police forces.In the police statement, officers further added that the police also arrested seven proclaimed offenders and initiated preventive action against 184. Two arms and ammunition were seized during the operation.
‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ Campaign Continues
The current operation was carried out on the 279th day of the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, which was launched on January 20, 2026 by Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav. The campaign is aimed at getting tough with suspected gangster gangs and criminals by launching concerted police operations. Police are also going on the raids at various places during the operation against organized crimes in the state.
Arrests Under the Statewide Crackdown
Punjab Police said that till October 26, total number of arrests under the drive has touched to 80,898. However, the report did not specify how many of these people had been booked or found guilty after their arrest.These figures show the amount of enforcement activity carried out as part of the campaign but individual cases are still under investigation and subject to prosecution.
Police Appeals to the Public for Information
Bhagwant Mann: Punjab Police has also urged people to report about any suspected gangster-related activities. The information can be shared anonymously by any citizen via the Anti-Gangster Helpline, which is available at 93946-93946, said the official statement. Authorities have said that coordinated operations and intelligence-led actions will continue in the campaign against organized criminal syndicates across the state.
