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Punjab Police Conduct 525 Raids, Detain 163 in Day 297 of Anti‑Gang Operation
✍️ Patiala Politics
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:02 AM
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On the 297th day of the anti‑gang campaign, Punjab police carried out 525 raids across the state and arrested 163 suspects, officials said.
Punjab police intensified their ongoing anti‑gang operation on Monday, executing a total of 525 raids in various districts. The coordinated sweeps targeted suspected members of criminal networks involved in extortion, drug trafficking and violent offenses.
According to a statement from the state police headquarters, the raids resulted in the detention of 163 individuals. Those arrested are being questioned for their alleged roles in organized crime and are expected to face charges under the state's stringent anti‑gang legislation.
Law enforcement officials said the operation marks the 297th day of the "Gangstran te Vaar" campaign, a sustained effort launched earlier this year to dismantle entrenched gang structures in Punjab. Police have urged the public to cooperate with investigations and report any suspicious activity.
The police leadership emphasized that the crackdown will continue until the identified criminal groups are neutralised, and that further raids are planned in the coming weeks as intelligence gathers more leads.
According to a statement from the state police headquarters, the raids resulted in the detention of 163 individuals. Those arrested are being questioned for their alleged roles in organized crime and are expected to face charges under the state's stringent anti‑gang legislation.
Law enforcement officials said the operation marks the 297th day of the "Gangstran te Vaar" campaign, a sustained effort launched earlier this year to dismantle entrenched gang structures in Punjab. Police have urged the public to cooperate with investigations and report any suspicious activity.
The police leadership emphasized that the crackdown will continue until the identified criminal groups are neutralised, and that further raids are planned in the coming weeks as intelligence gathers more leads.