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12 May

Punjab Police Unleash AI-Powered ICCC to Combat Crime and Modernize Surveillance

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAI Policing, crime control, ICCC, Jalandhar Police, Ludhiana Surveillance, Punjab Police

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The futuristic Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) launched by the Punjab Police is setting new standards in modern-day policing across the nation. From tracking criminals to nabbing troublemakers, the Punjab Police has got an extra edge to make ‘Punjab safe’ using Artificial Intelligence, topped with human intelligence of the state force. Recently, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, inaugurated the ICCC in Ludhiana, under which as many as 1,700 high-resolution cameras have been installed at 259 locations to strengthen the surveillance grid of the city, known as the ‘industrial hub’ of the country. Jalandhar…

07 May

AAP MP Sandeep Pathak approaches High Court seeking disclosure of alleged FIRs in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP MP, FIR disclosure, High Court, Legal remedy, political vendetta, Punjab Police, Sandeep Pathak

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court is set to hear a petition on Friday filed by Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sandeep Kumar Pathak regarding secret criminal cases reportedly registered against him. The legal move follows reports of undisclosed First Information Reports allegedly filed by the Punjab Police. Pathak is seeking a formal directive for the state government and police authorities to disclose the particulars of any such cases and is requesting that the court restrain the police from taking coercive measures, including arrest, until he has the opportunity to pursue appropriate legal remedies…

06 May

Punjab Police Launch ‘Yuva Saanjh’ Initiative to Shield At-Risk Youth from Gang Influence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCounselling, Gangs, Prevention, Punjab Police, rehabilitation, Skill Development, Social Media, Youth, Yuva Saanjh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Taking community policing to the next level, Punjab Police, under its ‘Yuva Saanjh Programme’, has intensified its outreach to disoriented youth, complementing its ongoing crackdown against organised crime under Operation ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’. A series of meetings, chaired by Special Director General of Police (SDGP), Community Affairs Division (CAD), Gurpreet Kaur Deo, has been conducted since January to sensitise officers and community stakeholders on implementation modalities. Positioned as the preventive arm of ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, the program focuses on offering constructive alternatives to prevent youth from drifting towards extremism, gun culture, drug abuse, and other harmful influences.…

04 May

Punjab Police Freeze ₹65 Crore in Gangster Assets to Dismantle Pakistan-Linked Drone Smuggling Nexus

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drone smuggling, Drug nexus, Gangster assets, heroin recovery, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a massive crackdown on organised crime in Punjab’s border-sharing villages, the Tarn Taran Police, under Punjab Police’s “zero tolerance against gangsters” policy, have come down heavily on the drug trade involving Pakistan, which had been enabling gangsters to finance and run their illegal operations in the state. Over the past three months, since the‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ by the Bhagwant Mann government the district police have registered 490 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested 630 individuals, and recovered 47.527 kg of heroin. Sharing the details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Tarn Taran,…

03 May

Punjab Police Deploys Artificial Intelligence and Voice Recognition to Dismantle Global Criminal Networks

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabartificial intelligence, Bhagwant Mann, Criminal tracking, Drug Crackdown, Punjab Police, Shambhu blast, Voice recognition

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu shared information about the revolutionary steps being taken by the government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to maintain law and order and eradicate drugs and gangsterism in the state. He said that under the directions of the Chief Minister, the campaigns ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ and ‘Gangstran te Vaar’ are being carried out with full commitment in Punjab. AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated, "Punjab Police has now become fully high tech and Artificial Intelligence is being used to tackle gangsters, with a modern voice…

28 Apr

Punjab Police crack down on gang networks; 240 arrested in statewide raids

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Police, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major statewide operation, the Punjab Police intensified its crackdown on organised crime under the ongoing ‘Campaign Against Gangsters’, conducting raids at 486 identified locations on the 97th day of the drive. The coordinated action targeted suspected hideouts and associates of gangsters across the state, aiming to dismantle their operational networks. Weapons seized, total arrests cross 24,500During the operation, police teams arrested 240 individuals and recovered six weapons. Officials said the cumulative number of arrests since the launch of the campaign has now reached 24,520, reflecting sustained efforts to curb criminal activities. Preventive action and interrogation…

21 Apr

DSP Yogesh Kumar Dies of Gunshot Injury at Kapurthala Police Quarters; Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingDied, DSP, Gunshot, Punjab Police, Yogesh Kumar

Gurpreet Singh :- A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) serving with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Yogesh Kumar, died after sustaining a gunshot injury at his official residence in police quarters on Tuesday morning, officials said. Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain whether the incident was a case of suicide or an accidental discharge of a firearm. The incident occurred around 7:30 am while the officer was at home with his family, including his wife, parents, son and daughter. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Jalandhar, where doctors declared him brought dead. Confirming the development, Kapurthala…

18 Apr

Over 60,000 drug traffickers arrested as ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign breaks backbone of mafia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, drug trafficking, heroin recovery, Punjab, Punjab Police, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge and Yudh Nashean Virudh Chief Spokesperson Baltej Pannu said that encouraging results are emerging from the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. He said that the kind of success being achieved with the active support of the people of Punjab has proven that the state is rapidly moving towards becoming completely drug-free. This coordination between the government and the public has broken the backbone of drug traffickers. Sharing the data of the ongoing Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, Baltej Pannu stated, "Punjab Police has…

18 Apr

Punjab Police Busts International Drug Racket, Seizes Over 64 Kg Heroin in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Big news, DGP Punjab, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, Punjab Police has dismantled an international drug smuggling network in a joint operation carried out by the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, and Counter Intelligence Punjab. Two suspects were arrested during the operation, and 64.62 kilograms of heroin was recovered from their possession near Mahal village in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the network had links with foreign-based handlers as well as traffickers operating from across the border in Pakistan. Officials said the racket was involved in smuggling narcotics into India and distributing…

16 Apr

Punjab Police Bust Drug Smuggling Racket Using Tractor-Trolleys, Eight Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKhanna News, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Khanna Police have dismantled a unique drug smuggling network that was operating under the guise of agricultural activity. Eight individuals, including four farmers, have been arrested in connection with the case. According to the police, the accused used to procure opium and poppy husk from Madhya Pradesh during the wheat harvesting season and transport the contraband to पंजाब using tractor-trolleys, concealing it alongside farming equipment to avoid suspicion. The breakthrough came during a routine checking operation near Galwadi, where a suspicious tractor-trolley was intercepted. When signaled to stop, the driver…