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23 Apr

Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ delivers massive surge in narcotics seizures and convictions

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ has intensified into a sustained, high-impact crackdown under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government, with fresh data pointing to a sharp rise in enforcement, deeper network disruption, and significantly improved conviction outcomes driven by the flagship campaign Yudh Nasheyan Virudh. The data shows that 73,541 NDPS cases have been registered between 2022 and 2026 (till date), marking an increase of over 40 percent compared to 52,255 cases during 2017–21. Arrests have also seen a steep rise, reaching 98,596 in the current period, up nearly 45 percent from 68,064 earlier, indicating sustained, large-scale action against…

20 Apr

Punjab Police dismantle organized crime networks through ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s sustained crackdown on organised crime has gathered significant momentum, with the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship anti-gangster drive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ completing three months of an extensive, state-wide operation. Spearheaded under the supervision of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and executed by Punjab Police under the leadership of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the operation has emerged as a model for coordinated enforcement, targeting gangster networks operating both within India and from abroad, with a clear objective of making Punjab crime-free. Launched on January 20, the drive was designed to dismantle the ecosystem of organised crime…

10 Jul

Punjab Police Arrest 129 Drug Smugglers in One Day, Crosses 21,000 Arrests in 131-Day Anti-Drug Operation

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Chandigarh, July 10, 2025: As Punjab’s intensive crackdown on drugs entered its 131st day, the state police arrested 129 drug smugglers in a single day under the ongoing campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The operation, aimed at rooting out the drug menace from Punjab, was conducted simultaneously across all 28 police districts. Law enforcement officials recovered 4.2 kilograms of heroin, 509 grams of opium, and ₹23,370 in drug money. With these latest arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended has reached 21,356 since the campaign began.The statewide crackdown was carried out…

02 Jun

Over 15,000 Arrested in 93 Days: Punjab Police Tightens Grip on Drug Smugglers

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Chandigarh, June 2, 2025 — Continuing its relentless crackdown on drug trafficking under the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, the Punjab Police on Monday arrested 98 drug smugglers across the state. The coordinated operation led to the recovery of 1.5 kilograms of heroin, 2,508 intoxicant pills, and ₹3,900 in drug money.With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended since the campaign’s launch 93 days ago has reached 15,117.The state-wide operation was conducted across all 28 police districts under the direction of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. Over 200 police teams comprising more than 1,400 personnel, supervised by…