Punjab Police continues its high-intensity crackdown against organized crime and narcotics as part of its ongoing state-wide campaigns.
* **Anti-Gangster Drive:** Marking Day 123 of the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign, police conducted 488 raids, resulting in 222 arrests and the seizure of four weapons. Additionally, preventive action was taken against 101 individuals, and four proclaimed offenders were apprehended. Since the campaign’s inception, total arrests have reached 31,430.
* **Anti-Drug Operation:** Under the 448-day-long ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ drive, 113 drug smugglers were arrested today. Authorities recovered 12.4 kg of heroin, 279 intoxicant tablets/capsules, and ₹2,700 in drug money. Total arrests in this drive now stand at 65,306.
* **Public Assistance:** To aid these operations, the public is encouraged to report information on gangsters anonymously via the Anti-Gangster Helpline: **93946-93946**.
* **Rehabilitation:** As part of broader de-addiction efforts, 15 individuals were successfully persuaded by police teams to undergo rehabilitation treatment.
