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Crime
Punjab Police Arrests 72,000 in 'Gangstran Te Vaar' Drive in 8 Months
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 01:47 AM
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Punjab Police has claimed that over 72,000 people were arrested in eight months under its 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign aimed at curbing gangsters and organized crime.
Punjab Police has reported a major crackdown on organized crime through its campaign titled 'Gangstran Te Vaar', claiming the arrest of around 72,000 individuals over a span of eight months. The drive is focused on targeting gangsters and criminal networks operating across the state.
According to the police, the sustained operation reflects a strong push to restore law and order and dismantle criminal syndicates. The large number of arrests indicates the scale and intensity of the campaign.
Authorities have described the initiative as part of broader efforts to make Punjab safer by acting firmly against gang-related activities. Further details on the profile of those arrested and specific cases were not immediately available.
According to the police, the sustained operation reflects a strong push to restore law and order and dismantle criminal syndicates. The large number of arrests indicates the scale and intensity of the campaign.
Authorities have described the initiative as part of broader efforts to make Punjab safer by acting firmly against gang-related activities. Further details on the profile of those arrested and specific cases were not immediately available.