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Crime
Punjab Police Conduct 580 Raids, Arrest 215 in Day 298 of Anti‑Gang Operation
✍️ Patiala Politics
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 11:45 AM
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On the 298th day of the anti‑gang crackdown, Punjab police carried out 580 raids across the state, detaining 215 suspects.
Punjab police marked the 298th day of the "Gangstran te Vaar" anti‑gang campaign by launching a massive sweep that involved 580 separate raids across the state. The operation, which targets organized criminal groups, resulted in the arrest of 215 individuals suspected of gang‑related activities.
Authorities said the raids were coordinated simultaneously in multiple districts, focusing on known hideouts, illegal liquor outlets and locations linked to extortion and smuggling. The scale of the action reflects the police’s intensified effort to dismantle entrenched networks that have long plagued rural and urban areas alike.
A senior police spokesperson noted that the continued pressure is intended to disrupt the financial and operational capabilities of these gangs, warning that further raids will be conducted until the threat is neutralised. The department has not disclosed the identities of those detained, pending further investigation.
The crackdown comes amid broader law‑and‑order challenges in Punjab, with officials urging the public to cooperate by reporting suspicious activities. The police have pledged to maintain the momentum of the operation in the coming weeks.
Authorities said the raids were coordinated simultaneously in multiple districts, focusing on known hideouts, illegal liquor outlets and locations linked to extortion and smuggling. The scale of the action reflects the police’s intensified effort to dismantle entrenched networks that have long plagued rural and urban areas alike.
A senior police spokesperson noted that the continued pressure is intended to disrupt the financial and operational capabilities of these gangs, warning that further raids will be conducted until the threat is neutralised. The department has not disclosed the identities of those detained, pending further investigation.
The crackdown comes amid broader law‑and‑order challenges in Punjab, with officials urging the public to cooperate by reporting suspicious activities. The police have pledged to maintain the momentum of the operation in the coming weeks.