Photo credit: ANI CHANDIGARH: More than 3,200 people were arrested in Punjab during a 72-hour-long drive against wanted criminals, police said on Wednesday.The drive, Operation Prahar-2, which commenced on Monday, saw police conducting 8,278 raids at locations linked to wanted criminals. The drive was launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. War On Gangsters: AAP Government Rolls Out Prahar As Punjab Police Go Into High Intensity Mode Senior officers visited different police districts to lead the operation in which over 2,000 police teams comprising 12,000 personnel were involved.Sharing the cumulative outcomes of the operation, Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla said 7,498 individuals were rounded up across the state, of which 3,260 have been arrested. Those arrested include 135 proclaimed offenders.Police teams have also recovered 47 weapons, 4.8 kg heroin, 3.6 kg opium, 42,797 intoxicant pills, 68 kg poppy husk and Rs 30 lakhs cash during the drive, he said.Shukla said police teams have also made 1,450 preventive arrests, while 2,788 people were verified and released after questioning.Yadav said the 72-hour-long operation achieved its objectives beyond expectations, and the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ (crackdown against gangsters) campaign will continue till Punjab is freed of the menace.People can anonymously report information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, and also share tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.Police teams continued with their anti-drug drive “Yudh Nashian Virudh” for the 347th day with 164 drug smugglers arrested on Wednesday and 11.9 kg of heroin, 344 o intoxicant tablets/capsules recovered from their possession.With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached 49,129 so far, police said. This anti-drug drive was launched in March 2025.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh PM Hasina Calls Elections Rigged, Urges Credible Fresh Polls, Attacks Yunus‘Modi Under Trump’s Grip’: Rahul Gandhi Hits Back At Nishikant Dubey’s Motion‘Privilege Motion’ A Code Word? Rahul Gandhi Takes Dig At Media; BJP Hits BackIndus Waters Row Deepens After Pakistan’s ‘Dewatering’ Charge On New Dam, India Dismisses ClaimDonald Trump’s Old ‘Destroy Modi’s Career’ Comment Sparks Row As India Responds With Firm MessageLamborghini Brat Walks Free Within Hours Of Arrest; BJP MP Demands Rahul’s Disqualification From LSBrazil President To Visit India With 260 Firms To Boost Trade, Push Global Governance Reform AgendaFamily of Indian Student Killed by US Officer Secures Rs 260 Crore Settlement‘Amit Shah Called Me, Then Came the Raid’: Bhupesh Baghel’s Big ChargeIndia Approves Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Fighter Jet Deal As Air Force Seeks Squadron Expansion Plan123PhotostoriesThe silk route: Why these 5 Indian weaves belong in every modern wardrobe8 unique dishes made with bottle gourd (lauki) for kids tiffinThese are the world’s narrowest residential buildings: Thin but iconic5 legendary species of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, and why tourists keep coming backTop 5 abandoned-ghost malls in Delhi NCR which were once shopping havenThis Jimikand & Sattu Galouti Kebab is a must-try5 driver-assistance technologies that make cars saferTaylor Swift’s most viral on-stage moments: From performing in the rain to giving a shout-out to Blake Lively’s kids5 Vastu-suggested wind chimes to hang at home for attracting love and luckNot Deepika Padukone, Not Rashmika Mandanna, Not Aishwarya Rai, THIS actress became the first to deliver Rs 1000 crore blockbuster123Hot PicksBharat bandh todayGold Silver PricesBangladesh Elections 2026Bharat BandhIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingSteve SmithLindsey Vonn QuoteSarla MaheshwariJuraj SlafkovskyLeBron JamesElvis MerzlikinsMilano CortinaKayla NicoleJulia SimonClash Royale Controversy
CHANDIGARH: More than 3,200 people were arrested in Punjab during a 72-hour-long drive against wanted criminals, police said on Wednesday.The drive, Operation Prahar-2, which commenced on Monday, saw police conducting 8,278 raids at locations linked to wanted criminals. The drive was launched by Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.
Senior officers visited different police districts to lead the operation in which over 2,000 police teams comprising 12,000 personnel were involved.Sharing the cumulative outcomes of the operation, Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla said 7,498 individuals were rounded up across the state, of which 3,260 have been arrested. Those arrested include 135 proclaimed offenders.Police teams have also recovered 47 weapons, 4.8 kg heroin, 3.6 kg opium, 42,797 intoxicant pills, 68 kg poppy husk and Rs 30 lakhs cash during the drive, he said.Shukla said police teams have also made 1,450 preventive arrests, while 2,788 people were verified and released after questioning.Yadav said the 72-hour-long operation achieved its objectives beyond expectations, and the ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ (crackdown against gangsters) campaign will continue till Punjab is freed of the menace.People can anonymously report information related to wanted criminals and gangsters, and also share tips on crime and criminal activity, through the Anti Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.Police teams continued with their anti-drug drive “Yudh Nashian Virudh” for the 347th day with 164 drug smugglers arrested on Wednesday and 11.9 kg of heroin, 344 o intoxicant tablets/capsules recovered from their possession.With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached 49,129 so far, police said. This anti-drug drive was launched in March 2025.
