Yudh Nashian Virudh Archives

09 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest 77 Drug Smugglers in 290 Raids on 222nd Day of Statewide Anti-Drug Campaign

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Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Continuing the intensive crackdown against narcotics under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” initiative, Punjab Police carried out raids at 290 locations on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of 77 drug traffickers and registration of 59 FIRs across the state. This brings the total number of smugglers apprehended in 222 days to 32,432.The operations led to the recovery of 17.7 kg of heroin, 501 grams of opium, 26,983 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and Rs 15.09 lakh in cash linked to drug trade.Chief Minister Mann has directed the state’s Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners, and…

21 Sep

Punjab Police Arrest 89 in Statewide Crackdown, Drug War Marks 204th Day

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Chandigarh, September 21, 2025 — Punjab’s war against drugs, spearheaded by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann under the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, entered its 204th consecutive day on Sunday. Police across the state carried out raids at 374 locations, resulting in the arrest of 89 drug smugglers and the registration of 78 FIRs. With the latest action, the total number of smugglers arrested has climbed to 30,440 since the campaign began.During the raids, the police seized 4.5 kg of heroin, 2.3 kg of ganja, 1,524 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹59,810 in drug money. Officials said the operations are part…

12 Sep

Punjab Police Arrest 95 Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown on Drugs

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Chandigarh, September 12, 2025: Punjab Police intensified its fight against narcotics under the state’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh”, now running for 195 consecutive days. On Friday, coordinated raids were carried out at 404 locations across the state, leading to the arrest of 95 drug smugglers and the registration of 79 FIRs. With this action, the total number of smugglers arrested since the campaign began has reached 29,288.Police teams seized 5.4 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 1,657 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹5,160 in drug money from those arrested.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has instructed top officials, including…

18 Aug

Punjab Police Launch Statewide Crackdown on Drug Hotspots Under Anti-Drug Campaign

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Chandigarh, August 18, 2025: Punjab Police stepped up its fight against drugs with a massive statewide Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at identified hotspots on Monday. The coordinated drive, part of the government’s ongoing Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, marked the 170th consecutive day of action under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Acting on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the operation was conducted across all 28 police districts simultaneously. Police teams raided 272 hotspots during the daylong exercise, leading to the arrest of 196 individuals and the registration of 164 FIRs. The seizures included…

16 Aug

Punjab Police Arrest 38 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Drive

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Chandigarh – Punjab Police intensified its anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” with coordinated raids across the state on Saturday. The crackdown covered 301 locations, resulting in the arrest of 38 drug smugglers and the registration of 28 FIRs. With the latest action, the tally of arrests since the launch of the drive has reached 25,909 in 168 days.The operation led to the recovery of 620 grams of heroin and 1,612 intoxicant tablets and capsules. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, oversaw the raids conducted across all 28 police districts.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has consistently underlined the government’s…

03 Aug

Punjab Police Arrests 116 Drug Smugglers in Massive Statewide Crackdown on Day 155 of Anti-Drug Campaign

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National Times Bureau, Aug 3: In a sweeping statewide operation on Sunday, Punjab Police arrested 116 drug smugglers and registered 75 FIRs during raids conducted at 399 locations across the state. This action marked the 155th consecutive day of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh, aimed at eliminating drug abuse and trafficking from Punjab.The raids, carried out under the direct supervision of Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, led to significant seizures including 1.7 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 298 kg of poppy husk, over 37,000 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹11.88 lakh in…

01 Aug

Five Months of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Over 24,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 1000 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab

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Chandigarh, August 1, 2025 — In a major breakthrough in Punjab’s fight against narcotics, the state police under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh have arrested 24,089 drug smugglers and registered 15,242 FIRs since March 1, 2025. Over five months, the state’s multi-pronged crackdown has led to the seizure of 1000 kilograms of heroin, marking one of the most aggressive anti-drug operations in the state's history.According to the Punjab Police, operations are being carried out daily in all 28 police districts under the direct supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The campaign, personally…

27 Jul

Massive Drug Crackdown: Punjab Police Seizes Over 1,000 Kg Heroin in Five Months

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Chandigarh, July 27, 2025 — Punjab Police has made a record-breaking drug haul under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, recovering over 1,002 kilograms of heroin in less than five months since the initiative began on March 1. This massive seizure marks a major breakthrough in the state's war against drugs, directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Alongside the heroin haul, police have arrested 23,647 drug smugglers and registered 14,906 FIRs as part of extensive anti-drug operations, including cordon and search drives, night patrols, and raids at identified drug hotspots. These efforts are being carried out under the leadership of…

18 Jul

Punjab Police Arrest 125 Drug Smugglers, Seize 8.6 kg Heroin on Day 139 of Anti-Drug Drive

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Chandigarh, July 18, 2025 — As Punjab’s ongoing anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” marked its 139th day, police across the state arrested 125 drug smugglers on Friday and seized a significant haul of narcotics. The operation led to the recovery of 8.6 kg of heroin, 500 grams of opium, 151 kg of poppy husk, and ₹11,980 in drug money.The total number of drug smugglers arrested since the campaign began has now reached 22,533. The state-wide operation was launched under the directive of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, with the objective of eliminating the drug menace from Punjab.Director General of Police…

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…